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2. Planning
2.1 Is the site properly identified (NP/WLS) and categorized (in terms of zonation) to achieve the
objectives?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
Site not identified correctly or categorized. Poor
After correctly identifying the site systematic
Site identified correctly but not
categorization with proper zones has been done.
Fair
categorized.
Area where rights could not be purchased and
Site identified correctly but not
villagers could not be relocated has been
Good
systematically categorized.
separately designated as Sainj Sanctuary. The
Site identified correctly and systematically
maximum biotic pressure on the NP was from
categorized with proper zonation plans.
western boundary side which has been
Very good ü designated as eco development zone where
necessary efforts are being done to contain the
pressure.
2.2 Does the site have a comprehensive Management Plan?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
No relevant Management Plan in place. Poor
GHNP along with Tirthan and Sainj WLSs and
Management Plan exist but not
Ecodevelopment zone have comprehensive
Fair
comprehensive.
management plans for each PA which have been
Site has a comprehensive Management
up dated recently on the basis of inputs got from
Good
Plan.
World Bank aided conservation of biodiversity
Site has a comprehensive, science based
project and the experiences gained in
Management Plan prepared through a Very good ü ecodevelopment process.
participatory process.
2.3 Is the Management Plan routinely and systematically updated?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category* (Tick ü) Remarks
No process in place for systematic review
The Management Plan has been updated
Poor
and update of Management Plan.
recently with inputs from COB project and MP for
Management Plan sometimes updated in
all 3 PAs is now operative from 2005 to 2010.
Fair
adhoc manner.
Management Plan routinely and
systematically updated.
Good
Management Plan routinely,
systematically and scientifically updated
through a participatory process.
Very good ü
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Great Himalayan National Park (HP)
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