VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

SANCTUARY

• An area can be declared as a sanctuary through notification under the section 18 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 and the process of determination of peoples rights and their acquisition / elimination under sections 19-25 follows such a declaration.
• Sanctuary can be defined in nut shell as a larger area meant for the protection of wild fauna and flora. Sanctuaries have sound legal status with a strong but not exclusive wildlife oriented management.
• The grazing activities are restricted and subordinated to the needs of wildlife conservation. Moderate amounts of fund provision and staff facilities are given when compared to the national park.
• Tourism may exist to some extent but is a restricted area. The status of a wildlife sanctuary can always be elevated to that of a national park.