SIGNIFICANCE OF
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
The habitat destruction and deforestation
are growing at a rapid pace which is why
some of the animal lovers are determined to
do their best to conserve endangered
wildlife species. The wildlife is important for
these chief reasons.
 It goes without saying that wildlife
creatures have added a great deal to the
natural splendor of nature and their loss
is actually the loss of green heritage.

The wildlife also contributes to the
economic value of one’s country since it
offers beneficial matters such as
plants, meat, skins, furs, and fibers.
 While looking deeply into the wildlife,
scientists have found out many medical
products and life processes.

Thanks to the wildlife without which there
would no balance living systems of earth;
besides, it ensures the survival of life.
EFFORTS IN INDIA
 The Forest Conservation Act 1980 was
enacted to lessen the large-scale habitat
destruction caused by deforestation.
 India also indorsed the Convention on
International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITIES)
in 1976.
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The elephants have enjoyed an absolute
protection in Uttar Pradesh, since the
promulgation of a Wild Elephant
Protection Act 1879.
 A new conservation area was also
established which was named as Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve covering 5,520 km2.
This area protects elephants ranging
from North of Palghat Gap in Karnataka,
Tamilnadu, and Kerala.
 The capturing of elephants has been
superseded.
 The Forest Department also compensated
the families whose persons were killed by
the wild animals.
 The Karnataka state government has
decided to exclude tourist development
on elephant migration routes all
throughout the Kabbini River.
Popular National Parks of
India
1.Corbett National Park, Uttar Pradesh
2.Gir National Park, Sanctuary in Gujarat
3.Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh
4.Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
5.Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan
6.Periyar Wildlife Santuary in Kerala
7.Kaziranga National Park in Assam
8.Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
9.Desert National Park
REFERENCE
https://animalstime.com/wildlife
-conservation-efforts-in-india/
THANK
YOU
-Gaurav Mohil
X(a), 21