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The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the Hollong tree (Dipterocarpus
macrocarpus), while the Nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle
canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs. The
habitat is threatened by illegal logging, encroachment of human
settlements, and habitat fragmentation.
The
isolation of the park by numerous tea gardens creates a geographic
barrier for migrating animals. The growing populations of tea garden
workers also threatens the habitat since many people rely on the forest
for firewood, traditional medicine and food. Large quantities of leaves
and grass are collected from the forests to feed cattle. During the
rainy season, herbicides and pesticides from the tea gardens wash
through the sanctuary.
The tea gardens are also used by elephants as a migration route to
Nagaland, making them vulnerable to frequent poaching. Railway lines
further divide the park, stranding a single group of gibbons in the
smaller fragment.
Getting There
Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is situated 15 km from Jorhat. One can
take the bus or a hired taxi to reach there.
Jorhat has its own Railway
Station named as Jorhat Railway Station which is connected to the major
cities of Assam. It is linked with the cities like Mariani, Guwahati and
Kamakhya through Jttn Intercity, Jan Shatabdi Express and Ghy Intercity.
Jorhat Airport (also
known as Rowraih Airport), is located 7 km away from the Jorhat city center.
Jorhat Airport is well
connected to a spectrum of cities in the country such as Bangalore, Guwahati
and Kolkata. Connection to city center by cabs are easy from here. The nearest International Airport is
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi
International Airport, Guwahati, roughly 323 km from Jorhat.
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