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1. Context
1.1 Are the values of the site well documented, assessed and monitored?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Values not systematically documented,
The site has been studied extensively by
Poor
assessed or monitored.
researchers from B.N.H.S, SACON , WII ,
Values generally identified but not
Dehradun and host of other organizations as a
Fair
systematically assessed and monitored.
result there are Doctoral studies [15] and
Most values systematically identified and
hundreds of research papers .Site values are
Good
assessed and monitored.
scientifically assessed ,studied and monitored.
All values systematically identified and
Bird count involving volunteers , is carried out
Very good ü
assessed and monitored.
regularly.
1.2 Are the threats to site values well documented and assessed?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Threats not systematically documented or
Threats include paucity/ erratic water supply,
Poor
assessed.
invasion of weeds, biotic pressures resulting in
Threats generally identified but not
forest fires /grazing, industrial pollution ,
Fair
systematically assessed.
excessive or uncontrolled tourists visitation , feral
Most threats systematically identified and
cattle /dogs etc. Being identified as World
Good
assessed.
Heritage as also Ramsar convention site is being
All threats systematically identified and
critically watched over by inter national agencies.
assessed. Very good ü Air quality is being monitored in context of
proximity to major industries
1.3 Is the site free from human and biotic interference?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
The site has extensive human and biotic
National park has well defined boundaries and is
Poor
interference.
fenced by masonry wall. How ever, there is no
The site has some human and biotic
cushion to contain high pressures to meet
Fair
interference.
bonafied needs.
The site has little human and biotic
interference.
Good ü
The site has no human and biotic
interference.
Very good
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan)
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