OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -The wildlife network of India includes 514 wildlife sanctuaries. Network also includes 99 National parks, , 41 conservation reserves and 4 community reserves.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 567 existing wildlife sanctuaries in India covering an area of 122, 564.86 km2, which is 3.73% of the geographical area of the country (National Wildlife Database, Jan. 2023).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is in Chikmagalur and one of the top wildlife sanctuaries in India that you must visit.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lush green forest of Kanhargaon forms a key southern corridor for the spillover tiger population moving to the Kawal tiger reserve in Telangana and Indravati reserve in Chhattisgarh through Chaprala and Pranhita sanctuaries in Gadchiroli.