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6.2 Are biological communities at a mix of ages and spacings that will support native biodiversity?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Biological communities unlikely to be able
Due to heavy grazing pressure & absence of
Poor
to sustain native biodiversity.
regular monitoring it is difficult to assess the
Some biological communities likely to be
biological community structure.
Fair ü
able to sustain native biodiversity.
Most biological communities likely to be
able to sustain native biodiversity.
Good
All biological communities likely to be able
to sustain native biodiversity.
Very good
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
Due to non-issuance of final notification of
Poor ü
have enhanced.
NP & non settlement of rights in PAs the
Some threats to the site have been abated. Fair
heavy biotic pressure has remained to be
Most threats to the site have been abated. Good
abated.
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
Due to unique & scenic beauty & presence
Expectations of many visitors are met.
Fair
of large species of flowering plants &
Expectations of most visitors are met. Good ü enchanting snow peaks at close quarters,
Good expectations of most visitors are met.
the visitor expectation are generally fulfilled.
The trekking to Harkidoon offers most
Very good
satisfying experience in the clean & beautiful
environment.
6.5 Are neighbours and adjacent communities supportive of PA management?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category (Tick ü) Remarks
Neighbours/adjacent communities are
Due to non-settlement of rights the
Poor
hostile.
neighbouring and adjacent communities are
Key neighbours/communities are
generally non supportive of PA
Fair ü
supportive.
Management.
Most neighbours/communities are
supportive of PA management.
Good
All neighbours and communities supportive
of PA management.
Very good
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Govind Pashu Vihar (Uttarakhand)
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