New Delhi: A section of the Aravalli Biodiversity Park was opened up to the public on Monday after inauguration of the bougainvillea-rose area. This part of the new visitor’s zone at the diverse ecological park will showcase different varieties of roses, bougainvillea and native Aravali plants and trees.Spread over 692 acres, the park currently harbours more than 210 bird species, 110 species of butterflies and over 25 species of mammals and reptiles naturally found in the Aravallis. M Shah Hussain, scientist in-charge at the park, said the visitor’s zone will enable people to access the manicured recreation garden and tree conservatories and experience it as a miniature ecosystem.“This area is meant for people who wish to know more about the ecological mix of the Aravalis, in addition to learning more about the rose, bougainvillea, euphorbia and ornamental plant species. There is a separate conservatory as well with all native Aravali trees part of the region between Gujarat and Delhi,” said Shah.Visitors can also access nature trails with the help of a guide. Aisha Sultana, field biologist the park, said, “Almost 60% of the park will be accessible to the public and anyone wishing to know more about the biodiversity present here. A guide can educate people about the flora and fauna currently thriving in this ecosystem. There are around eight different trails starting from the visitor’s zone.”Sultana added that due to ecological revival of the area, which was known for mining, birds like black eagle and Indian pitta have been spotted after a span of over 70 years.There are also plans to add a medicinal plant conservatory, butterfly park, cactus house and a nature interpretation centre for visitors who wish to learn more about the biodiversity at the park.CR Babu, ecologist and professor in-charge of biodiversity parks programme, said the new zone will help people learn more about the composition of the Aravalis and its importance.“Aravalli Biodiversity Park acts as a natural cleanser. It absorbs pollutants, aids in cloud formation and the native tree species have helped in rejuvenating the groundwater levels,” Babu said.