Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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| Location | Yawal Taluka, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Khargone And Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E[1] |
| Area | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located within the Yawal Tehsil of the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, at the banks of the Anner and Manjar rivers and at the border of Madhya Pradesh.[2] The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 176 square kilometers (68 sq mi), characterized by its extensive dense forest coverage.[3]
Excessive deforestation and tree smuggling have led to significant habitat degradation starting in the early 2000s.[4] The local government, indigenous groups, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage.[5] Organizations such as Lok Sangharsh Morcha (LSM), or the People’s Struggle Front,[6] have worked to ensure conservation of the region. The sanctuary is gradually recovering.[3]
Sanctuary Attractions[edit]
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to significant natural diversity of fauna, most notably the Bengal tiger. Other wild animals include blue bulls, wild dogs, flying squirrels, and leopards.[2] Attractions include the temples of Sri Padmalaya, the Swinging Towers of Farkande, and Unapdev Hot Springs.[2]
Wildlife[edit]
Flora[edit]
Teak, Salai, orchids,[7] and Anjan trees dominate the forest. Other common plant species include Shisam, Haldu, Jamun, Tendu, Awala/Amla, bamboo and other long grasses.
Fauna[edit]
The sanctuary is home to many fauna including tigers,[8] leopards, sambar deer, chinkara, nilgai, sloth bears, jackals,[specify] foxes,[specify] wolves,[specify] wild boars, barking deer, jungle cats[specify], palm civet,[specify] wild dogs, and flying squirrels.[specify]
Climate[edit]
Heavy rainfall is present, particularly from June to September, often reducing visitation from tourists. The most popular time to visit is during winter; with a temperature range of 20-28°C, the sanctuary's winter is far milder than its summers, which occasionally pass 35°C.[9]
Accommodation[edit]
The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding. The British period rest house is located in Pal, which is located in the Sanctuary.
Transportation[edit]
Jalgaon Airport is the nearest airport to the sanctuary, and the nearest railway station is Bhuswal Junction.
References[edit]
- ^ "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ^ a b c "Places to Visit in Yawal | Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal | MaharashtraPlanet". MaharashtraPlanet.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India | EJAtlas". Environmental Justice Atlas. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ^ "The Revival Of Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | Nature inFocus". www.natureinfocus.in. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Lesson from Yawal". Frontline. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary – Resurgence Through People's Participation". Radical Ecological Democracy. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Plant Archives" (PDF).
- ^ "Tiger sighted in Yawal sanctuary after 15 years". The Times of India. 9 January 2016. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | Yawal National Park". MaharashtraPlanet.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
External links[edit]
- http://www.amazingmaharashtra.com/2013/02/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary.html
- http://www.CarDekho.com/features-stories/a-jungle-trail-drive-to-yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-in-nissan-xtrail.htm
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