BHIMGAD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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Context:

Recently, The Karnataka government's decision to open Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary for wildlife safaris has been controversial and is facing strong opposition from environmentalists.

Why the controversy?

• Environmentalists are concerned that the increased human activity will disrupt the delicate ecosystem & lead to deforestation and habitat loss.

What is a Wildlife Sanctuary?

• Under Section 26A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, an area can be declared a sanctuary if it has important ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural or zoological value.
• This provision allows for the conservation, propagation or development of wildlife and their environment.
• Such areas may include any reserved forest or parts of territorial waters that are considered important for conservation purposes.

About Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuaries of Karnataka

1. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Bukkapatna Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Daroji Bear Wildlife Sanctuary
6. Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary
7. Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary
8. Gudekote Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Kammasandra Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
11. Melkote Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
12. Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
13. Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
14. Ranebennur Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary
15. Ramadevara Betta Wildlife Sanctuary (Vulture Sanctuary)
16. Rangayyanadurga Wildlife Sanctuary
17. Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
18. Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary
19. Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
20. Yadahalli Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary
21. Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary
22. Thimlapura Wildlife Sanctuary

National Parks of Karnataka:

1. Anshi National Park and Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve (Kali Tiger Reserve)
2. Bandipur National Park, Tiger Reserve
3. Bannerghatta National Park
4. Kudremukh National Park
5. Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park, Tiger Reserve

Tiger Reserves of Karnataka:

1. Bandipur National Park, Tiger Reserve
2. Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi) National Park, Tiger Reserve
3. Dandeli-Anshi Tiger Reserve (Kali Tiger Reserve)
4. Bhadra Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Biligiri Ranganatha Temple Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary

Bird Sanctuaries of Karnataka:

1. Ranganathituu Bird Sanctuary ( Ramsar Sites of Karnataka )
2. Ghataprabha Bird Wildlife Sanctuary
3. Gudavi Bird Wildlife Sanctuary

Source:  

TOI