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Lichen park India

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Lichen park  India

  • Lichen park developed by Uttarakhand Forest Department in Kumaon’s Munsiyari, Pithoragarh district.
  • This is India’s First Lichen park.
  • This park is spread across 1.5 acres.
  • The park hosts over 150 species of lichen.
  • Uttarakhand provides an ideal environment for lichens to thrive as it can only grow in areas of low pollution.
  • lichens are a perfect indicator of pollution levels.