Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary: Urban Wetland Ecosystem of Chandigarh

Category: Environment & Ecology / Wetlands

  • Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chandigarh.
  • It is associated with the Sukhna Lake catchment and surrounding Shivalik landscape.
  • The area supports diverse birds, mammals, reptiles and plant species.
  • It is ecologically important for protecting the Shivalik foothill ecosystem.
  • The sanctuary and Sukhna Lake are important for wetland biodiversity and migratory birds.
  • Human activities and urbanisation make conservation and catchment management important.

Key Pointer: Sukhna WLS → Chandigarh → Sukhna Lake → Shivalik ecosystem