Global and Indian Perspectives on Wildlife and National Park Conservation
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Introduction
Wildlife conservation is no longer a regional concern—it is a global priority. As natural habitats shrink and biodiversity declines, national parks and protected areas have emerged as critical sanctuaries for preserving endangered flora and fauna.
This blog post presents a comprehensive look at wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on national parks across the globe and in India, highlighting their importance in sustaining ecological balance.
For students, researchers, conservationists, and curious minds, this in-depth excerpt offers valuable insights into global efforts to protect wildlife. From Yellowstone to Corbett, and from Kaziranga to the Great Barrier Reef, national parks are more than scenic landscapes—they are lifelines for species survival. Through this detailed analysis, readers can better understand the structure, significance, and future of wildlife and national park management.
CHAPTER-VI
WILD LIFE, NATIONAL PARKS & SANCTUARIES AS ABODE OF ANIMALS
“All over the world today, there is a growing concern for the protection of wild life which is fast disappearing due to man’s triumphant technological civilization…”
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Significance of Wildlife Conservation
“Wildlife constitutes all those animals which live in a ‘wildscape’ — an area dominated by natural and semi-natural vegetation… If these cycles are disturbed then the effects are far-reaching…”
Causes of Depletion of Wildlife
“The extinction of plants and animals is a biological reality… Another factor which has been the cause of recent extinctions is the pressure of human population on land…”
Evolution of National Parks: Concept and Practices
“The ‘National Park’ concept is more than a century old… The idea of national parks was born in the United States…”
United States, Canada, and Latin America
“After the establishment of Yellowstone in 1872… Canada amongst all the countries, comes closest to matching her park system…”
Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific
“Africa contains significant remnants of the life that existed during the Pleistocene period… In India, the Hindu reverence for all living things has helped in protection…”
Role of United Nations and IUCN
“Later the United Nations (UN) created a Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (CNPPA)… The CNPPA also identified the objectives…”
Yellowstone and Corbett National Parks
“Yellowstone is a park established for its unique thermal features… Corbett is mainly for the protection of wildlife and forest cover…”
Indian Wildlife and Sanctuary Systems
“India has a rich heritage of wildlife… Andhra Pradesh, having 14 wildlife sanctuaries, has reserved more than 12 percent of the forest area…”
Wildlife Management and Preservation Types
“The object of concern may range from a single species… Habitat Preservation: Preservation of natural habitats is most essential for wildlife management…”
National and Local Legislation
“In response to this, the system of National parks, Wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas, first established in 1935, has substantially expanded…”
Sanctuaries, National Parks and Biosphere Reserves
“The wildlife sanctuaries in India are home to around 2000 different species of birds… Biosphere Reserves are multipurpose protected areas…”
Wildlife Sanctuary Vs National Park
“A wildlife sanctuary is a declared protected area… A national park has a defined boundary, where no active human interference is allowed…”
Case Study: Gautam Buddha Wild Life Sanctuary, Gaya
“The forests around Danua and Bhaluas in Gaya district have been known to be rich in wild life… Accordingly, it was decided that a sanctuary named ‘Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary’ be constituted…”
The Future of Wildlife
“If wild life is not preserved then this world would be a paradise lost… Nature and wild life are of definite economic value and components of an environment…”
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