Important
Conservation Sites In India ( Dec 2016) (New School Book reference)
Conservation Sites In India ( Dec 2016) (New School Book reference)
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Reserves/Conservation Sites
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Numbers
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Total Area in Sqkm.
|
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Tiger Reserves
|
50
|
71027
|
|
Elephant Reserves
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32
|
69583
|
|
Biosphere Reserves
|
18
|
87492
|
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RAMSAR Wetland Sites
|
26
|
12119
|
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Natural World Heritage Sites
|
07
|
11756
|
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Important Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Areas
|
107
|
10773
|
|
Marine Protected Areas
|
131
|
9801
|
|
Potential/ Important Bird Areas
|
563
|
–
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Source:
ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas (http://www.wiienvis.nic.in/Database/ ConservationAreas_844.aspx) |
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