Index to this issue

1.    Links to pages on Wildlife of Maharashtra : Part One

2.    Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas

        Part One = Nawegaon National Park

        Part Two = Pench National Park

        Part Three = Tadoba National Park

        Part Four  = Melghat Tiger Reserve

        Part Five  = Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

        Part Six  = Radhanagari Bison Wildlife Sanctuary

        Part Seven  = Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

        Part Eight  = Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
 
3.    Maharashtra at a glance : Economic and Social profile
 

Links to pages on Wildlife of Maharashtra : Part One
(Please report on the Nathistory-India lists c/o Mr. Vivek Tiwari if some of these links do not work)

1.    Leopard in a cage (Photograph only) caught at IIT Bombay, summer 1992. (61K JPEG)
        http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/leopard.jpg

2.    A British Birdwatcher in Pune A report on birds of Pune and surrounding regions by David Adelson.
        A much larger file (339K) containing complete sight records is also available.

3.    Birds of Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune (Poona)  prepared by Ignaz Wanders

4.    Birdlife at Pashan Lake near Pune, seen in a couple of hours on a winter morning.

5.    Checklist of the Birds of University of Pune

6.    Checklist of the Snakes of University of Pune

7.    Spotted Owlet Athene brama (Photograph only) (42K JPEG)

8.    Photographs of the Flora of the Western Ghats. http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/plants.shtml

The Western Ghats are a chain of highlands running along the western edge of the Indian subcontinent, from Bombay south to the southern tip of the peninsula, through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Covering an estimated area of 159,000 sq. km, the Western Ghats are an area of exceptional biological diversity and conservation interest, and are "one of the major Tropical Evergreen Forest regions in India" (Rodgers and Panwar, 1988). As the zone has already lost a large part of its original forest cover (although timber extraction from the evergreen reserve forests in Kerala and Karnataka has now been halted) it must rank as a region of great conservation concern. The small remaining extent of natural forest, coupled with exceptional biological richness and ever increasing levels of threat (agriculture, reservoir flooding plantations, logging and over exploitation), are factors which necessitate major conservation inputs." There are currently seven national parks in the Western Ghats with a total area of 2,073 sq. km (equivalent to 1.3% of the region) and 39 wildlife sanctuaries covering an area of about 13,862 sq. km (8.1%). The management status of the wildlife sanctuaries in this part of India varies enormously. References : Rodgers, W.A. and Panwar, H.S. (1988). Planning a wildlife protected area network in India. 2 vols. Project FO: IND/82/003. FAO, Dehra Dun. 339, 267 pp.

9.    Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Photographs and Map. http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/bhimashankar.shtml

The Western Ghats are a chain of highlands running along the western edge of the Indian subcontinent, from Mumbai (Bombay) south to the southern tip of the peninsula, through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Western Ghats are an area of exceptional biological diversity and conservation interest, and are "one of the major Tropical Evergreen Forest regions in India" (Rodgers and Panwar, 1988). A number of famous National Parks and Sanctuaries dot the Ghats, including Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley National Park and Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Near the northern end of the Ghats in Maharashtra state, lie the rugged forests and mountains of Bhimashankar Sanctuary. The sanctuary is small (only about 100 sq. kms., but it is home to a wide variety of animals leopard, sambar, barking deer, wild pig, Hanuman langur and Rhesus macaque. The park is famous as the home of a highly endangered subspecies of the Indian Giant Squirrel ( Ratufa indica elphistoni ). References : Rodgers, W.A. and Panwar, H.S. (1988). Planning a wildlife protected area network in India. 2 vols. Project FO: IND/82/003. FAO, Dehra Dun. 339, 267 pp

10.    Note on a stay at a machan at Bhimashankar.http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/bhima.shtml

Students at IIT Bombay, were huddled up on a machan, at Bhaka Devi, in the heart of the Bhimashankar Sanctuary in Maharashtra. A full grown leopard on the move barely 50 m away. He was walking around leisurely seemingly unconcerned about the bright light that we were shining on him. He turned left, then right and then left again before he walked away into the jungle. A literal catwalk! Those bright green eyes, that sleek perfectly proportioned body, that royal unhurried gait sent a thrill of excitement running down our spines, aa emotion that I had never experienced before. We realised that the king of the Bhimashankar forests had been with us all through that evening- A lone sambar that was prowling around without showing itself.
 
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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part One = Nawegaon National Park

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY II (National Park)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 22nd November 1975
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Southern Bhandara District of Maharashtra State, 32km from the town of Saholi and 30m from Kohamara.
LATITUDE 21*-10'N  LONGITUDE 79*41E  AREA 13,383ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES Consists of Nawegaon Lake, approximately 1,100ha in size, is surrounded by low hills which are well clad with forest. Altitude ranges from 400-750m above mean sea level. Varied rocks ranging from Precambrian gneiss and granite to laterite and very recent alluvium. The Pratapgarh range is almost entirely Dharwars, with quartzite prevailing in the hills and extending north to the Nawegaon lake. The Nichani hills to the northeast of the lake are of igneous rocks. Temperature range 5*C-43*C. Average rainfall 1,100-1,600mm. Humidity 50%.

VEGETATION Southern tropical dry deciduous mixed forest. The main species are Albizia lebbeck, A. odoratissima, Lannea coromandelica, and Mitragyna parviflora. Forming a second storey of small trees and often mixed with numerous shrubs, are species like Bridelia retusa, Cleistanthus collinus, Emblica officianalis, Holarrhena antidysentrica climbing over some of these trees and often forming thickets or bushes, are lianes and slender climbers like Olax scandens, Ventilago denticulata, and Abrus precatorius. Several trees are further marked by infestations of stem parasites like Dendropthoe falcata while on a few others orchids like Vanda tessellata occur as epiphytes. Amongst the plants at the base of hillocks are trees like Aegle marmelos, Butea monosperma and shrubs like Cassia fistula, Bauhinia purpurea, and Clerodendrum serratum. Plants on the slopes of hillocks are Anogeissus latifolia, Boswellia serrata, Mitragyna parviflora among trees and shrubs like Heticteres isora, Woodfordia fruticosa, and Ziziphus oenoplia. The plants of the top of hillocks are trees like Bombax ceiba, Diospyros melanoxylon, Lannea coromandelica, and shrubs like Gardenia latifolia, and Grewia hirsuta. Some of the plants generally eaten by the wild animals in the area are Bothriochloa pertusa, Cynodon dactylon, Ficus spp., Ipomoea aquatica, Tamarindus indica, Terminalia bellirica, Themeda triandra and Ziziphus oenoplia. Some plants used as shelter are Aegle marmelos, Albizia odoratissima, Bauhinia racemosa, Bridelia retusa, Diospyros melanxoxylon, Ficus benghalensis, Mangifera indica, and Tamarindus indica.

FAUNA Tiger Panthera tigris, leopard P. pardus, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, gaur Bos gaurus, sambar Cervus unicolor, chital Axis axis, nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus, and chinkara (mountain gazelle) Gazella gazella. There is rich birdlife.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF Assistant Conservator of Forests, 9 foresters, 19 guards and other supporting staff.

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION The park is managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Maharahstra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS The park suffers from the usual disturbance of cattle grazing, cutting of trees and the establishment of several artificial areas in the interests of tourists.

REFERENCES
Director General of Information and Public Relations (1979). Maharahstra Forests - a bird's eye view. Government of Maharashtra.
Jain, S.K. and Sastry, A.R.K. (1983). Botany of some tiger habitats of India. Botanical Survey of India, Dept. of Enviroment, Government of India.
Maharashtra Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.
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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Two = Pench National Park

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY II (National Park)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 22nd November 1975
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 80km north of Nagpur
LATITUDE 21*29'-42'N LONGITUDE 79*04'-24'  AREA 25,726ha; buffer zone of 21,900ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES Hills and valleys. The highest hill, Golia Pahar, is 620 m above sea level. The Panch River, from which the park derives its name, meanders through the entire stretch of the park. In summer, between March and June, the river retains some water in pools known as Dohas. The mean annual rainfall is 1,250mm. Altitude: highest point 670m above sea level.

VEGETATION The forest of the area belongs to the southern tropical dry deciduous tupe. Teak (Tectona grandis) covers 40 per cent of the area

FAUNA Tiger Panthera tigris, leopard P. pardus, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, sambar Cervus unicolor, chital Axis axis, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis, nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus, and chinkara (mountain gazelle) Gazella gazella. There is rich birdlife including the grey junglefowl Gallus sonnerati and the common peafowl Pavo cristatus.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF 2 game wardens, 11 foresters and other supporting staff. There are proposals for increasing the administrative personnel.

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Maharashtra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION There are 3 villages within the park.

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Settlers within the forests have beenpermitted to graze their cattle and to obtain timber and other forest produce for their personal use as per rules laid down by the State of Madhya Pradesh, which formerly exercised jurisdiction over this area. The forest is exploited by 12 forest labour co-operative societies established for this purpose. There are three villages with an area of 452ha of land under cultivation. The Panch Hydel Project is expected to submerge 838ha of forest land. There will be a great deal of disturbance while the project is being constructed.

REFERENCES
Maharashtra Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.

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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Three = Tadoba National Park

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY II (National Park)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED Established as a game sanctuary in 1935. Established as a national park in 1955.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION In the Moharli range of hills, West Chandrapur Forest Division of Maharashtra, 154km from Nagpur.
LATITUDE 20*17'-24'N  LONGITUDE 79*15'-24'E   AREA 11,655ha; proposal to add 55,800ha.

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES The area is hilly (about 200m in altitude) with a gradual descent from north to south. Tadora Lake is situated almost in the centre of the forest area.

VEGETATION The whole area is classified as southern tropical dry deciduous forest. The following species are common: teak Tectona grandis, Terminalia tomentosa, Boswellia serrata, Anogeissus latifolia, Diospyros melanoxylon, Pterocarpus marsupium, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Sterculia urens, Madhuca latifolia, Lannea coramandelica.

FAUNA Tiger Panthera tigris, leopard P. pardus, jackal Canis aureus, Indian wild dog Cuon alpinus, civet cat, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, jungle cat Felis chaus, gaur Bos gaurus, chital Axis axis, sambar Cervus unicolor, nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis, chevrotain Tragulus meminna, common langur Presbytis entellus, flying squirrel and wild boar Sus scrofa. The reptiles include common snakes of India.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF Assistant Park Director of the status of Assistant Conservator of Forests, six park officers, 18 forest guards and two foresters with other supporting staff for transport, clerical work etc.

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION The Divisional Forest Officer, Chandrapur Division, Maharashtra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Cutting of trees for firewood continues in the park by tribal people. They also hunt deer for food. In addition, a fairly large number of people come to the centre of the park by bus from neighbouring towns. The Maharashtra State Transport operates a daily bus service from Chandrapur to Chinur to Khadsingli. A total of 18km of the bus-route, as well as a road connecting Chinur and Khadsingli towns, pass through the park.

REFERENCES
Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.

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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Four  = Melghat Tiger Reserve

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY IV (Managed Nature Reserve)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra and Project Tiger.
DATE ESTABLISHED Established as wildlife sanctuary in 1967. Designated tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1974.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Amravati district of Maharashtra State, East and West Forest Divisions of Amravati circle.
LATITUDE 21*15'-45'N  LONGITUDE 76*57'-77*30'E  AREA 157,100ha; includes Dhaknakolkaz Wildlife Sanctuary (38,158ha). Core area 30,886ha (sanctuary)

LAND TENURE Government

PHYSICAL FEATURES Part of the southern branch of Satpura range, known as Gawilgarh hills. Rugged country consisting of very steep hills and valleys covered with dense forests and bamboo brakes. Excellent tiger habitat. Bouldery soil occurs on slopes, clay in depressions and level areas and lateritic loam on hilltops and plateaus, 2 rivers, the Sipna and the Dolar flow through the sanctuary. Annual rainfall 1,500mm. Altitude 300-900m.

VEGETATION A large portion of the area was clear felled and planted with teak Tectona grandis (30-70%) interspersed with Adina cordifolia, Anogeissus latifolia, Lagerstroemis parviflora, Mitragyna parviflora, Terminalia tomentosa, Dalbergia paniculata, Sterculia urens, Acacia catechu, Gmelina arborea, Lannea grandis, Chloroxylon suietenia, Clistanthus collinus, Dugeinia dalbergioides, Soymida febrifuga etc. The understorey cosists of Lannea coromandelica, Diospyros melanoxylon, Cassia fistula, Dendrocalamus strictus etc. Orchids, ferns, grasses and other herbs. The common epiphytic orchids are Aerides, Rhynchostylis and Vanda. Ceropegia odorata, an interesting species, is extremely rare. Also forests of Ougenia oojeinensis on the summits of high hills and forests of Boswellia serrata in some parts of the Taruband range.

FAUNA Tiger Panthera tigris (69 in 1982), gaur Bos gaurus, sambar Cervus unicolor, chital Axis axis, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, wild pig Sus scrofa, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis, flying squirrel, common langur Presbytis entellus, chinkara or mountain gazelle Gazella gazella, bonnet macaque Macaca radiata. The sanctuary is rich in birdlife and 100 species of birds can be seen.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT Project No. 1008 of Operation Tiger Work carried out in 1982 included construction of forest headquarters and wireless stations, desilting of waterholes, weed eradication and fire control measures. Domestic cattle are periodically vaccinated against rinderpestand grazing is restricted. There is a core area of 30,886ha and a tourism zone is being developed.

STAFF

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION

VISITOR FACILITIES Tourism zone is being developed.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES Operation Tiger Project; 54 plots measuring vegetation changes have been laid out.

LOCAL POPULATION Forest land including several village settlements meant for providing forest labour.

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS A large number of domesticated and feral cattle graze within the sanctuary. Cutting of trees for fuel by the local people is also a source of disturbance.

REFERENCES
Director General of Information and Public Relations (1979). Maharashtra Forests - a bird's eye view, Government of Maharashtra.
Jain, S.K. and Sastry, A.R.K. (1983). Botany of some tiger habitats in India. Botanical survey of India, Dept. of Environment, Government of India,
Krishnan, M. (1977). India Wildlife. Pamphlet produced for the Department of Tourism, India.
Maharashtra Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.
WWF Operation Tiger Report 1982-83.
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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Five  = Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY IV (Managed Nature Reserve)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 27th May 1971
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Tirora range of the Bhandara Forest Division, Bhandara district.
LATITUDE 21*-10'N  LONGITUDE 17*-12'E  AREA 13,614ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES Consists of a range opf hills altitude 289-511m) with two small lakes within its boundary. Temperature range 5*-45*C. Average annual rainfall 1,100-1,500mm.

VEGETATION Mixed deciduous forest of Anogeissus latifolia, Bauhinia racemosa, Bridelia retusa, Butea monosperma, Kydia calycina, Mallotus philippensis, Sterculia urens form the top canopy in the forests. The second layer of the forest comprises a mixture of a number of small trees and shrubs like Clerodendrum serratum, Diospyros melanoxylon, Gardenia latifolia, Holarrhena antidysentrica, Lagerstroemia parviflora and lianas and climbers like Acacia pennata, Aspidopteris cordata, Cocculus hirsutus, Dioscorea bulbifera, D. pentaphylla, Hemidesmus indicus, Ichnocarpus frutescens and Smilax zeylanica. The ground flora is rich after the monsoon with herbs, grasses and a few under-shrubs. The main trees and shrubs are Anogeissus latifolia, Acacia chundra, Bauhinia racemosa, Bridelia retusa, Buchanania lanzan, Cassia fistula, Cleistanthus collinus, Diospyros melanoxylon, Emblica officinalis, Eriolaena hookeriana, Grewia tiliaefolia, Gardenia latifolia, Helicteres isora, Holarrhena antidysentrica, Kydia calycina, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Mallotus philippensis, Mitragyna parvifolia, Semecarpus anacardium, Sterculia urens, Sterespermum suaveolens, Tectona grandis, Terminalia tomentosa, Woodfordia fructicosa, and Xeromphis uliginosa.

FAUNA Tiger Panthera tigris, leopard P. pardus), civet cat, jackal Canis aureus, jungle cat Felis chaus, sloth bear Melursus ursinus, spotted hyaena Hyaena hyaena, chital Axis axis, four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis, hare, gaur Bos gaurus, nilgai Boselaphus tragocamelus, sambar Cervus unicolor, wild boar Sus scrofa, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Maharashtra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS As in the case of other sanctuaries of Maharashtra, the area is used as a picnic park by the visiting public who cause considerable disturbance by transistor radios.

REFERENCES
Jain, S.K. and Sastry, A.R.K. (1983). Botany of some tiger habitats in India. Botanical survey of India, Dept. of Environment, Government of India.
Maharashtra Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.

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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Six  = Radhanagari Bison Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY IV (Managed Nature Reserve)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.1.1 (Malabar Rainforest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 2 December 1958.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 43km north-west of Ratnagiri in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra.
LATITUDE 17*00'N  LONGITUDE 73*20'E  AREA 2,072ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES Plateau surrounded by hill ranges.

VEGETATION South tropical semi-evergreen forests

FAUNA Leopard Panthera pardus, gaur Bos gaurus, wild boar Sus scrofa, sambar Cervus unicolor.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS

REFERENCES
Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.

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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Seven  = Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY IV (Managed Nature Reserve)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 12th February 1970.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION Thana district of Maharashtra
LATITUDE 19*14'N  LONGITUDE 73*02'E   AREA 21,675ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES The catchment area of Tansa lake and the surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada.

VEGETATION Southern tropical moist deciduous.

FAUNA Leopard Panthera pardus), jackal Canis aureus, four-horned antelope Tetracerus quadricornis, chital Axis axis, sambar Cervus unicolor, wild boar Sus scrofa, muntjac Muntiacus muntjak, hare, common langur Presbytis johni.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Managed by the Forest Department of the Government of Maharahstra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Cutting of trees for fuel by the local people. Cattle grazing.

REFERENCES
Maharashtra Forest Department (1971). National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Maharashtra.
Director General of Information and Public Relations (1979). Maharahstra Forests - a bird's eye view. Government of Maharashtra.

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Status of Maharashtra's Protected Areas
Part Eight  = Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

Source: United Nations List of National Parks and Protected Areas: India (1993)  WCMC Protected Areas Data Unit.
From : http://www.gl.umbc.edu/~sjoshi1/mirror/pareas.shtml

IUCN MANAGEMENT CATEGORY IV (Managed Nature Reserve)
BIOGEOGRAPHICAL PROVINCE 4.8.4 (Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest)
LEGAL PROTECTION Under the Wildlife Preservation Act of the Government of Maharashtra.
DATE ESTABLISHED 21st March 1969
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION 25km from Raver and 32km from Savda, Maharashtra.
LATITUDE 21*15'N  LONGITUDE 76*05'E   AREA 17,752ha

LAND TENURE

PHYSICAL FEATURES Tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests to the south of Aner river in Yewal and Raver talukas of Jalgaon district and partly encircled by Suki river on the east. The mean annual rainfall is 1,000mm.

VEGETATION Tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. The prominent trees of the area contributing to the top canopy include Tectona grandis, Anjan, Terminalis tomentosa, Acacia catechu, Ougeinia dalbergioides, heldu.

FAUNA Leopard Panthera pardus, jungle cat Felis chaus, wild dog Cuon alpinus, striped hyaena Hyaena hyaena, chital Axis axis, common langur Presbytis entellus, bonnet macaque Macaca radiata, sambar Cervus unicolor, and chinkara (mountain gazelle) Gazella gazella. About 120 species of birds can be seen within the sanctuary.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

STAFF An assistant conservator of forests, six foresters and 18 guards with other supporting staff.

BUDGET

LOCAL ADMINISTRATION The Forest Department, District Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

VISITOR FACILITIES

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND FACILITIES

LOCAL POPULATION

DISTURBANCES, DEFICIENCIES AND MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS Increasing tourism is a source of disturbance.

REFERENCES

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PROTECTED AREAS Update is produced every two months, as a follow-up to the workshop on Exploring the Possibilities of Joint Protected Area Management (JPAM), organised at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi, in September 1994.

PA Update 21 was prepared by Pankaj Sekhsaria and Ashish Kothari, Kalpavriksh. Illustrations by Peeyush Sekhsaria Several news items were accessed from Centre for Science and Environment's Green File, but have been credited to their original sources.
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