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Protected Area Network in Orissa - Vasundhara

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Chandaka SanctuaryChandaka sanctuary, a strip of forest hardly 25 kms <strong>in</strong> length and 8 nkms <strong>in</strong> width,with<strong>in</strong> a few m<strong>in</strong>utes drive from Bhubaneswar city houses an isolated population ofaround 60+ elephants. The forest is struggl<strong>in</strong>g to recuperate aga<strong>in</strong>st pressure ofgraz<strong>in</strong>g, fire and wood collection but still holds great attraction for city dwellers forthe thrill of chance encounter with wild elephant. The conv<strong>in</strong>ient way to approachthis sanctuary is by road. The ma<strong>in</strong> gate at Godibari is 20 km from the State Capital.46

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