{"id":32784,"date":"2024-03-07T05:13:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T05:13:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=32784"},"modified":"2024-03-07T05:13:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T05:13:31","slug":"critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, introduces the concept of Critical Wildlife Habitats.\u00a0<\/li><li>In this legislation, Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWH) are delineated as &#8220;areas within national parks and sanctuaries where, through a case-by-case assessment using scientific and objective criteria, it has been explicitly determined that these areas must remain inviolate for the purpose of wildlife conservation.&#8221;<\/li><li>This definition unambiguously emphasizes that Critical Wildlife Habitats are entirely devoid of human presence.\u00a0<\/li><li>However, it is noteworthy that the same act duly acknowledges and respects the traditional rights of forest dwellers.<\/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-69e0b1263616d\" 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-69e0b1263616d\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#DESIGNATION_OF_CWH\" title=\"DESIGNATION OF CWH\">DESIGNATION OF CWH<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#CWH_AND_RIGHTS_OF_FOREST_DWELLERS\" title=\"CWH AND RIGHTS OF FOREST DWELLERS\">CWH AND RIGHTS OF FOREST DWELLERS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_CRITICAL_WILDLIFE_HABITAT\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT\">FAQs &#8211; CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#1-What_is_the_Critical_Wildlife_Habitat_CWH_according_to_the_Scheduled_Tribes_and_Other_Traditional_Forest_Dwellers_Act_2006\" title=\"1-What is the Critical Wildlife Habitat (CWH) according to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006?\">1-What is the Critical Wildlife Habitat (CWH) according to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#2-Does_the_definition_of_CWH_imply_a_complete_absence_of_human_presence\" title=\"2-Does the definition of CWH imply a complete absence of human presence?\">2-Does the definition of CWH imply a complete absence of human presence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#3-How_is_a_Critical_Wildlife_Habitat_designated\" title=\"3-How is a Critical Wildlife Habitat designated?\">3-How is a Critical Wildlife Habitat designated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#4-What_role_does_the_Ministry_of_Environment_and_Forests_play_in_the_designation_of_CWHs\" title=\"4-What role does the Ministry of Environment and Forests play in the designation of CWHs?\">4-What role does the Ministry of Environment and Forests play in the designation of CWHs?<\/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\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-upsc-environment-notes\/#5-Why_is_there_a_need_for_the_consent_of_the_affected_Gram_Sabha_in_the_creation_of_Critical_Wildlife_Habitats\" title=\"5-Why is there a need for the consent of the affected Gram Sabha in the creation of Critical Wildlife Habitats?\">5-Why is there a need for the consent of the affected Gram Sabha in the creation of Critical Wildlife Habitats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critical-wildlife-habitats-cwh-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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DESIGNATION_OF_CWH\"><\/span><strong>DESIGNATION OF CWH<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The designation of Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWHs) involves a specific process under the authority of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The responsibility to notify the rules for designating a CWH lies with this ministry. The State Government is required to initiate the process for the notification of a critical wildlife habitat.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This initiation involves submitting a case-by-case application to the Ministry of Environment and Forests, which serves as the nodal agency under the relevant Act.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is crucial to note that the declaration of Critical Wildlife Habitats is exclusively carried out by the Central Government.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CWH_AND_RIGHTS_OF_FOREST_DWELLERS\"><\/span><strong>CWH AND RIGHTS OF FOREST DWELLERS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The rights of forest dwellers are a central concern regarding Critical Wildlife Habitats (CWHs), primarily because these habitats are conceived as completely inviolate areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Prior to the notification of a critical wildlife area, it is imperative to address not only the rights of tribal and forest dwellers but also provide scientific evidence establishing that the presence of people would have adverse impacts on the wildlife in the area.<\/li><li>It is essential to highlight that the creation of these inviolate areas or critical wildlife habitats necessitates the consent of the affected Gram Sabha.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The free and informed consent of the Gram Sabha must be obtained before any relocation of forest dwellers is undertaken.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_CRITICAL_WILDLIFE_HABITAT\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT<\/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_the_Critical_Wildlife_Habitat_CWH_according_to_the_Scheduled_Tribes_and_Other_Traditional_Forest_Dwellers_Act_2006\"><\/span>1-What is the Critical Wildlife Habitat (CWH) according to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, 2006?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Critical Wildlife Habitat is defined in the Act as &#8220;areas within national parks and sanctuaries where, through a case-by-case assessment using scientific and objective criteria, it has been explicitly determined that these areas must remain inviolate for the purpose of wildlife conservation.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Does_the_definition_of_CWH_imply_a_complete_absence_of_human_presence\"><\/span>2-Does the definition of CWH imply a complete absence of human presence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Yes, the definition of Critical Wildlife Habitats unequivocally emphasizes that these areas must be entirely free of human presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-How_is_a_Critical_Wildlife_Habitat_designated\"><\/span>3-How is a Critical Wildlife Habitat designated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The process for designating Critical Wildlife Habitats involves the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The State Government initiates the process by submitting a case-by-case application to the Ministry, which is the nodal agency. The Central Government has exclusive authority in declaring Critical Wildlife Habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-What_role_does_the_Ministry_of_Environment_and_Forests_play_in_the_designation_of_CWHs\"><\/span>4-What role does the Ministry of Environment and Forests play in the designation of CWHs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The Ministry of Environment and Forests is responsible for notifying the rules for designating Critical Wildlife Habitats and holds the authority for their declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Why_is_there_a_need_for_the_consent_of_the_affected_Gram_Sabha_in_the_creation_of_Critical_Wildlife_Habitats\"><\/span>5-Why is there a need for the consent of the affected Gram Sabha in the creation of Critical Wildlife Habitats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The consent of the affected Gram Sabha is crucial to ensure the free and informed agreement of the local community before designating an area as a Critical Wildlife Habitat. 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