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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 Park has a written management plan that
Poor
assessed or monitored.
spells out values of the area. How ever, the fact
Values generally identified but not
that, central theme of the Park, is ancient water
Fair ü
systematically assessed and monitored.
reservoirs that supply water to the Shivpuri city
Most values systematically identified and
and there by the Park is life support system, has
Good
assessed and monitored.
not been high lighted adequately. Scope to reintroduce
Tiger ,the mega predator, also need be
All values systematically identified and
Very good
assessed and monitored.
stressed.
1.2 Are the threats to site values well documented and assessed?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Threats not systematically documented or
Original area i.e. position till 1983,had lesser
Poor
assessed.
threats, however, addition of area as also
Threats generally identified but not
development / up gradation of roads [NH 3 , NH
Fair ü
systematically assessed.
27 ], Manikheda irrigation project ,legal / illegal
Most threats systematically identified and
settlements adjacent to Township and area east
Good
assessed.
central to original NP have lead to increase in
All threats systematically identified and
threats.(page 32,para 6.2) Unrestricted grazing of
assessed.
local and migratory cattle form Rajasthan , are
Very good
under stated and monitoring mechanism
inadequate. Ingress of untreated town sewerage
may pose danger.
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
Closeness to Shivpuri town as also two National
Poor
interference.
high ways have made Park vulnerable.
The site has some human and biotic
Extenuation to four compt.s 129 to 132, have
Fair ü
interference.
enhanced threats. Following recent amendment
The site has little human and biotic
to the Wild life (Protection ) Act, all the restrictive
Good
interference.
measures are applicable to these areas and
The site has no human and biotic
alternative arrangements to meet requirements is
Very good
interference.
mandatory.
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Madhav National Park (MP)
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