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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
Census of this level will need more scientific
Poor
to sustain native biodiversity.
inputs but looking at the flora, the biological
Some biological communities likely to be
communities in most of the areas are
Fair ü
able to sustain native biodiversity.
supportive of 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
Threats have been reduced to a
Poor
have enhanced.
considerable extent after public participation
Some threats to the site have been abated. Fair
and education and purchase of rights in NP.
Most threats to the site have been abated. Good ü It will take sometime for the threats to be
All threats to the site have been abated.
abated provided efforts at present level are
Very good
continued with the same zeal.
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 the geographical and climatic
Expectations of many visitors are met.
Fair
conditions only hardcore nature lovers,
Expectations of most visitors are met. Good ü trekkers, birdwatchers and cultural visitors
Good expectations of most visitors are met.
go to the PAs most of their expectations
Very good
are met.
6.5 Are neighbours and adjacent communities supportive of PA management?
Assessment criteria
Condition Category (Tick ü) Remarks
Neighbours/adjacent communities are
With continued efforts in ecodevelopment,
Poor
hostile.
involvement of women and community
Key neighbours/communities are
base organizations, the neighbouring
Fair
supportive.
communities are by and large supportive.
Most neighbours/communities are
The scenario before 5-6 years was quite
Good ü
supportive of PA management.
opposite.
All neighbours and communities
Very good
supportive of PA management.
*Score: Poor: 2.5; Fair: 5; Good: 7.5; Very Good: 10
Great Himalayan National Park (HP)
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