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There are 18 biosphere reserves in India. [1] They protect larger areas of natural habitat than a typical national park or animal sanctuary, and often include one or more national parks or reserves, along with buffer zones that are open to some economic uses.
Wildlife sanctuaries of India, are classified as IUCN Category IV protected areas. As of January 2023, 567 wildlife sanctuaries have been established, covering 122,564.86 km 2 (47,322.56 sq mi). [2] Among these, Project Tiger governs 53 tiger reserves, which are of special significance for the conservation of the Bengal tiger. [3]
The reserve has a total core area of approximately 885 km 2, surrounded by a 12 km-wide "forest buffer zone". [1] In year 2013 it was included in the list of Man and Biosphere program of UNESCO to promote sustainable development based on local community effort and sound science. [2]
In 1989, Sundarbans National Park, the core part of the biosphere reserve, was recognized as a World Heritage Site due to its unique ecosystem. The Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve was included in the global network of Biosphere Reserves in November 2001 as the second Biosphere Reserve from India after the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
National biosphere reserves of India (4 P) Pages in category "Biosphere reserves of India" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
Biosphere reserves of Madhya Pradesh [4] Year Name Location Type Key fauna Area (km 2) 1 1999: Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve: Parts of Betul District, Narmadapuram District and Chhindwara District: Semi-arid: Giant squirrel, flying squirrel: 4981.72 2 2005: Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
In January 30, 2024, the sanctuary was notified by the state government covering 80,114.80 hectares. While the overall reserve forest area in the hill region spans 80,567.76 hectares, exclusions were made for six tribal habitations, encompassing 342.12 hectares, and roads, covering 110.84 hectares.
Panna Biosphere Reserve was designated in 2020 by UNESCO and encompasses a total area of 2,998.98 km 2 (1,157.91 sq mi) including Panna National Park, three sections of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary (I, III and IV) and reserved and protected forests of the North Panna Forest Division with over 300 villages, forests, woodlands, wetlands and farms.