Protected Areas under the Wildlife Protection Act
In India, the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 establishes National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Conservation Reserves as the three principal types of protected places. An overview of each category is given below:
- National Parks: Parks that are explicitly established and administered for the conservation of species and their ecosystems are known as national parks. Compared to other categories, they are better protected. Activities by humans that can harm the ecosystem are prohibited in these locations. The conservation of biodiversity, natural processes, and ecological integrity are the main priorities.
- Wildlife Sanctuaries: Unlike national parks, which are regions set aside for the protection of wildlife, wildlife sanctuaries permit only a minimal amount of human activity. species sanctuaries may permit local community customs like grazing and the gathering of small amounts of forest produce as long as they don’t harm the species and their ecosystems.
- Conservation Reserves: Reserves for the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity are areas that are held by the government or by private people or groups. These regions have been designated specifically with the goal of protecting particular species, their habitats, or migratory pathways. Conservation reserves, in contrast to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, permit more human activity as long as it doesn’t harm the environment.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Indian Wildlife Protection Act was implemented in 1972. It establishes a legislative framework for the protection of different wild animal and plant species as well as for the management of their habitats and control of the trading of wild animals, and plants.
It also regulates and controls the trade in those species’ components and in commodities made from those parts. The act also includes lists of plants and animals that are subject to various levels of governmental protection and regulation.
In this article, we will be covering The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. its History, Acts schedule, and many more.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Table of Content
- What is the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972?
- History of Wildlife Protection Legislation in India
- Salient Features of Wildlife Protection Act
- Protected Areas under the Wildlife Protection Act
- The Wildlife Protection Act’s Schedules
- Wildlife Protection Amendment Act 1972
- FAQs on Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
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