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6.3 Have the threats to the site being abated/ minimized?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Threats to the site have not abated but
Except grazing and erosion by river other
Poor
have enhanced.
threats have been contained.
Some threats to the site have been abated. Fair
Most threats to the site have been abated. Good ü
All threats to the site have been abated. Very good
6.4 Are the expectations of visitors generally met or exceeded?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Expectations of visitors generally not met. Poor
Area offers a view of pristine pressured
Expectations of many visitors are met. Fair ü vegetation in valleys to most of the urban
Expectations of most visitors are met.
Good
visitors and is a good recreational spot and
Good expectations of most visitors are met.
adventure tourism wildlife sighting is
Very good
however limited.
6.5 Are neighbours and adjacent communities supportive of PA management?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category (Tick ü) Remarks
Neighbours/adjacent communities are
Panchayat and E.D.C members co-operate
Poor
hostile.
with the staff of the sanctuary.
Key neighbours/communities are
supportive.
Fair ü
Most neighbours/communities are
supportive of PA management.
Good
All neighbours and communities supportive
of PA management.
Very good
6.6 Are cultural heritage assets protected?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category (Tick ü) Remarks
Little or no management undertaken, or
despite management efforts, deterioration
of cultural heritage assets continues, or
values are unknown.
Some management activity, but
deterioration continues.
Planned approach to management
underway and deterioration of assets is
being redressed.
Planned approach to management
underway and deterioration of assets is
being significantly redressed.
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
ü
Cultural heritages are attempted to be
preserved through community centers
created under eco-development and F.D.A
schemes.
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
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