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2.4 Does the site safeguards the threatened biodiversity values?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Sites does not safeguard the threatened
All values not documented, e. g. Crocodiles
Poor
biodiversity values.
,otters. This is potential Tiger habitat; in recent
Sites safeguards a few threatened
past tiger had walked in accidentally and this had
Fair ü
biodiversity values.
lead to creation of safari which was not in
Sites safeguards a large number of
consonance with provisions under the statutory
Good
threatened biodiversity values.
provisions. "Soft release" of tiger in sufficient
Sites safeguards all threatened
numbers and rigorous monitoring their of may be
Very good
biodiversity values.
tried.
2.5 Are stakeholders given an opportunity to participate in planning?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Little, if any opportunity for stakeholder
Eco development committees exist in 29 villages.
Poor
participation in planning.
There is scope for involvement of Town council,
Stakeholders participate in some planning. Fair ü M.P.Tourism Corporations etc.
Stakeholders participate in most planning
processes.
Good
Stakeholders routinely and systematically
participate in all planning processes.
Very good
2.6 Are habitat restoration programmes systematically planned and monitored?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Habitat restoration programmes are
entirely adhoc.
Poor
Limited planning and monitoring
programmes are in place for habitat
restoration.
Fair ü
Habitat restoration programmes are
generally well planned and monitored.
Habitat restoration programmes are
thoroughly planned and monitored.
Good
Very good
It has been noticed that there is infestation of
weeds like Lantana and need for augment water
resources. There is need to keep in place ,
permanent vegetation monitoring plot mechanism
by involving State Forest Research Institute/ local
academic institutions . Area close to town in
particular, needs restoration in a big way. There
are signs of over grazing even within core zone
and thus, closure plots are expected to be a tool
for restoration in this area.
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Madhav National Park (MP)
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