To protect our flora and fauna and their habitats, protected areas called wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and biosphere reserves have been earmarked. Plantation, cultivation, grazing, felling trees, hunting and poaching are prohibited there.
Wildlife Sanctuary : Areas where animals are protected from any disturbance to them and their habitat.
National Park : Areas reserved for wild life where they can freely use the habitats and natural resources.
Biosphere Reserve : Large areas of protected land for conservation of wild life, plant and animal resources and traditional life of the tribals living in the area.