{"id":31307,"date":"2024-03-02T06:55:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T06:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=31307"},"modified":"2024-03-02T06:55:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T06:55:20","slug":"conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservation Reserve &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a government-owned region situated adjacent to National Parks and sanctuaries, aimed at safeguarding the landscape, seascape, and habitats of fauna and flora.\u00a0<\/li><li>Oversight of these areas is managed by a Conservation Reserve Management Committee.<\/li><li>Upon consultation with local communities, the State Government has the authority to designate any government-owned area as a conservation reserve.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Tiruppadaimarathur Conservation Reserve in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, holds the distinction of being the country&#8217;s inaugural conservation reserve.\u00a0<\/li><li>The village community took proactive measures to protect the nesting birds in their village, leading to the establishment of this conservation reserve.<\/li><li>The establishment of a conservation reserve does not infringe upon the rights of individuals residing within its boundaries.\u00a0<\/li><li>Currently, there are 100 operational conservation reserves in India, covering an extensive area of 4927.28 km2, which constitutes 0.15 percent of the country&#8217;s total geographical area.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e20c28806aa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e20c28806aa\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#SIGNIFICANCE_OF_CONVERSATION_RSERVE\" title=\"SIGNIFICANCE OF CONVERSATION RSERVE\">SIGNIFICANCE OF CONVERSATION RSERVE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#SOME_OF_THE_MAJOR_CONSERVATION_RESERVES\" title=\"SOME OF THE MAJOR CONSERVATION RESERVES\">SOME OF THE MAJOR CONSERVATION RESERVES<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#Gujarat\" title=\"Gujarat\">Gujarat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#Haryana\" title=\"Haryana\">Haryana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#Jammu_and_Kashmir\" title=\"Jammu and Kashmir\">Jammu and Kashmir<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_CONSERVATION_RESERVE\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; CONSERVATION RESERVE\">FAQs &#8211; CONSERVATION RESERVE<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_a_Conservation_Reserve\" title=\"1. What is a Conservation Reserve?\">1. What is a Conservation Reserve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_are_Conservation_Reserves_designated\" title=\"2. How are Conservation Reserves designated?\">2. How are Conservation Reserves designated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_Does_the_establishment_of_a_Conservation_Reserve_affect_local_residents_rights\" title=\"3. Does the establishment of a Conservation Reserve affect local residents&#8217; rights?\">3. Does the establishment of a Conservation Reserve affect local residents&#8217; rights?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_How_many_Conservation_Reserves_are_there_in_India\" title=\"4. How many Conservation Reserves are there in India?\">4. How many Conservation Reserves are there in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_What_is_the_significance_of_Conservation_Reserves\" title=\"5. What is the significance of Conservation Reserves?\">5. What is the significance of Conservation Reserves?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/conservation-reserve-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SIGNIFICANCE_OF_CONVERSATION_RSERVE\"><\/span><strong>SIGNIFICANCE OF CONVERSATION RSERVE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The significance of conservation reserves lies in the collaborative efforts of local communities and private organizations involved in their administration.\u00a0<\/li><li>Changes to the Wildlife Protection Act in 2003 have enabled the recognition and legal support of community-led wildlife protection initiatives.<\/li><li>Conservation reserves offer a flexible framework for safeguarding wildlife, addressing the needs of the local population without compromising on protection measures.\u00a0<\/li><li>In areas where protection in and around existing or potential protected areas has diminished due to private land ownership and use, the establishment of conservation reserves becomes crucial.\u00a0<\/li><li>These reserves provide a mechanism to address conservation challenges and uphold the delicate balance between wildlife protection and the interests of local communities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOME_OF_THE_MAJOR_CONSERVATION_RESERVES\"><\/span><strong>SOME OF THE MAJOR CONSERVATION RESERVES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat\"><\/span><strong>Gujarat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chharidhandh Conservation Reserve<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryana\"><\/span><strong>Haryana<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bir Bara Ban Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Saraswati Plantation Conservation Reserve<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jammu_and_Kashmir\"><\/span><strong>Jammu and Kashmir<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Khiram Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Panyar Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Khanagund Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Shikargah Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Khrew Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Khonmoh Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Brain-Nishat Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Khimber\/Dara\/Sharazbal Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Wangat\/Chatergul Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Ajas Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Naganari Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Zaloora, Harwan Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Sudhmahadev Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Jawahar Tunnel Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Thein Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Bahu Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Sabu Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Boodh Karbu Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Hokera (Ramsar Site) (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Narkara (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Manibugh (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Chatlam, Pampore (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Mirgund (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Shallabugh (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><li>Ajas (WL) Conservation Reserve<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_CONSERVATION_RESERVE\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; CONSERVATION RESERVE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_a_Conservation_Reserve\"><\/span>1. What is a Conservation Reserve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: A Conservation Reserve is a government-owned area located adjacent to National Parks and sanctuaries, designed to protect landscapes, seascapes, and habitats of fauna and flora. Oversight is provided by a Conservation Reserve Management Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_are_Conservation_Reserves_designated\"><\/span>2. How are Conservation Reserves designated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: State Governments, after consulting local communities, have the authority to designate any government-owned area as a conservation reserve. The Tiruppadaimarathur conservation reserve in Tamil Nadu was the first in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_the_establishment_of_a_Conservation_Reserve_affect_local_residents_rights\"><\/span>3. Does the establishment of a Conservation Reserve affect local residents&#8217; rights?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: No, the establishment of a conservation reserve does not infringe upon the rights of individuals residing within its boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_Conservation_Reserves_are_there_in_India\"><\/span>4. How many Conservation Reserves are there in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S: Currently, there are 100 operational conservation reserves in India, covering an area of 4927.28 km2, constituting 0.15 percent of the country&#8217;s total geographical area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_significance_of_Conservation_Reserves\"><\/span>5. 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