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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 PA has a well written draft management plan
Poor
assessed or monitored.
that spells out values of the area. Goal to reintroduce
Lion, the mega predator, is a unique
Values generally identified but not
Fair ü
systematically assessed and monitored.
feature. Importance of possible corridor with
Most values systematically identified and
Ranthambore.
Good
assessed and monitored.
All values systematically identified and
Very good
assessed and monitored.
1.2 Are the threats to site values well documented and assessed?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Threats not systematically documented or
Past history indicates law and order problems
Poor
assessed.
(dacoits infestation threats, past ill treatment of
Threats generally identified but not
forests) unrestricted grazing of local and
Fair
systematically assessed.
migratory cattle from Rajasthan are under stated
Most threats systematically identified and
and monitoring mechanism inadequate.
Good ü
assessed.
All threats systematically identified and
Very good
assessed.
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
Since 1997 process of shifting villages has begun
Poor
interference.
and till today twenty four villages have been
The site has some human and biotic
resettled. There is a comprehensive and cocoordinated
relocation activity, thanks to
Fair
interference.
The site has little human and biotic
excellent work by PA management/ Govt.
Good ü
interference.
Machinery.
The site has no human and biotic
Very good
interference.
2. Planning
2.1 Is the site properly identified (NP/WLS) and categorized (in terms of zonation) to achieve the
objectives?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Site not identified correctly or categorized. Poor
Site i.e. sanctuary has been a well recognized
Site identified correctly but not
conservation area and no commercial
Fair
categorized.
exploitation for long and now there is extensive
Site identified correctly but not
buffer around it. Very comprehensive zonation is
Good ü
systematically categorized.
a high point of policy decision.
Site identified correctly and systematically
categorized with proper zonation plans.
Very good
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
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