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Wildlife Conservation - Focus on National Parks, Biosphere Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuaries
WILDLIFE DESTRUCTION
Increase human population and the consistent demand for resources have had a dramatic impact on the natural world.
CONSERVATION of WILDLIFE
It is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats.
NATIONAL PARK
- National parks in India are IUCN category II protected areas.
- India՚s first national park was established in 1936.
- Name of India՚s first national park: Hailey National Park
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
- Established by IUCN category II protected areas.
- India has 543 wildlife sanctuaries.
- 50 tiger reserves are governed by Project Tiger.
- Some wildlife sanctuaries are specifically named bird sanctuary
For example: Keoladeo National Park before attaining National Park status.
BIOSPHERE RESERVES
- Conservation
- Development
- Logistic Support
Biosphere Reserves in India
National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biosphere Reserve
National Parks | Wildlife Sanctuaries | Biosphere Reserve |
---|---|---|
Tourism Permitted | Permissible | Usually not permitted |
Lack of R & D | Lack of R & D | R & D prevalent |
No attention to genepool & conservation | No attention to genepool & conservation | Attention to genepool & conservation |
Except Buffer Zone – No Biotic interference | Limited Biotic Interference | Except Buffer Zone – No Biotic interference |
Fixed Boundaries | Boundaries – Not Fixed | Fixed Boundaries |
Home to wild animal species | Species oriented | Totality of life forms – ecosystem as whole |
✍ Manishika