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2.7 Are reintroduction programmes systematically planned and monitored?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Reintroduction programmes are
entirely adhoc.
Poor
Limited planning and monitoring
programmes are in place for
reintroduction programmes.
Fair
Reintroduction programmes are
generally well planned and monitored.
Reintroduction programmes are
thoroughly planned and monitored.
Good
Very good
ü
There are on going Cheetal reintroduction
attempts , may give priority to browser species
like Sambhar and augment suitable antelopes.
But such an activity to be preceded by
restrictions on domestic animals that have
dominated habitat. Aim of Lion reintroduction
needs serious rethinking in view of observations
in the report by GEER foundation.
2.8 Does the site has an effective protection strategy?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category (Tick ü) Remarks
Site has no protection strategy. Poor ü Application of guidelines regards "Eco sensitive
Site has an adhoc protection strategy. Fair
areas" need be examined after critical appraisal
Site has a comprehensive protection
of threats due to industries in close proximity;
Good
strategy but is not very effective.
impacts of habitations within and close to
Site has a comprehensive and very
sanctuary have been appreciated but restrictions
effective protection strategy.
under section 27 not implemented rigorously.
Biomass consumed by domestic cattle is
Very good
transformed into Milk / milk products .cow dung
and is exported out ( at least dung need be
recycled.).Pol icy decision on restrictions \
relocation urgently called for.
2.9 Has the site been effective in the mitigation of human-wildlife conflicts?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Human-wildlife conflicts are rampant. Poor
Relationship between human population and
Site has been able to mitigate few humanwildlife
conflicts.
is detrimental to habitat, present management
wilderness values, within PAs is not symbiotic but
Fair ü
Site has been able to mitigate many
thus does not see "Conflicts" within PA. Relations
Good
human-wildlife conflicts.
in fringe areas are cordial.
Site has been able effective in mitigating
all human-wildlife conflicts.
Very good
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (Gujarat)
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