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	Located in the [[Yawal\|Yawal Tehsil]] of the [[Jalgaon district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India, '''Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary''' is spread over an area of approximately {{Convert\|~~178~~\|km2}} covered by dense forest. It has many varieties of [[flora]] and [[fauna]].		Located in the [[Yawal\|Yawal Tehsil]] of the [[Jalgaon district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India, '''Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary''' is spread over an area of approximately {{Convert\|176\|km2}} covered by dense forest.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=EJOLT\|title=Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India {{!}} EJAtlas\|url=https://ejatlas.org/conflict/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-maharastra-india\|access-date=2021-07-13\|website=Environmental Justice Atlas\|language=en}}</ref> It is situated at the banks of the Anner and Manjar rivers and at the border of Madhya Pradesh covering 178 sq.km of area.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Places to Visit in Yawal {{!}} Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal {{!}} MaharashtraPlanet \|url=https://maharashtraplanet.com/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-maharashtra/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary/sightseeing-tourist-places/ \|access-date=2022-05-18 \|website=MaharashtraPlanet.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> It has many varieties of [[flora]] and [[fauna]].

			Excessive deforestation and tree smuggling have led to serious habitat degradation at the beginning of this century. The local government, indigenous groups, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage. Organizations such as Lok Sangharsh Morcha (LSM) or the People’s Struggle Front<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2017-10-28 \|title=Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary – Resurgence Through People’s Participation \|url=https://radicalecologicaldemocracy.org/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-resurgence-through-peoples-participation/ \|access-date=2022-05-18 \|website=Radical Ecological Democracy \|language=en-US}}</ref> have worked to ensure conservation of the region. The sanctuary is gradually recovering.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=EJOLT\|title=Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India {{!}} EJAtlas\|url=https://ejatlas.org/conflict/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-maharastra-india\|access-date=2021-07-13\|website=Environmental Justice Atlas\|language=en}}</ref>

			== Sanctuary Attractions ==
			The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many animals, most notably the tiger. Other animals include blue bulls, wild dogs, flying squirrels, and leopards.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Places to Visit in Yawal {{!}} Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal {{!}} MaharashtraPlanet \|url=https://maharashtraplanet.com/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-maharashtra/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary/sightseeing-tourist-places/ \|access-date=2022-05-18 \|website=MaharashtraPlanet.com \|language=en-US}}</ref> Additional attractions include the temples of Sri Padmalaya, the Swinging Towers of Farkande, and [[Unapdev\|Unapdev Hot Springs]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Places to Visit in Yawal {{!}} Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal {{!}} MaharashtraPlanet \|url=https://maharashtraplanet.com/wildlife-sanctuaries-in-maharashtra/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary/sightseeing-tourist-places/ \|access-date=2022-05-18 \|website=MaharashtraPlanet.com \|language=en-US}}</ref>


	Excessive deforestation and tree smuggling led to serious habitat degradation at the beginning of this century. The state, the local population, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage and the sanctuary is gradually recovering.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=EJOLT\|title=Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India {{!}} EJAtlas\|url=https://ejatlas.org/conflict/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-maharastra-india\|access-date=2021-07-13\|website=Environmental Justice Atlas\|language=en}}</ref>

	==Flora and fauna==		==Flora and fauna==
	===Flora===		===Flora===
	~~Although~~ [[Teak]], [[Boswellia serrata\|Salai]], and Anjan trees dominate the forest, ~~there is a multitude of~~ other plant species ~~such as~~ [[Dalbergia sissoo\|Shisam]], [[Haldu]], [[Jamun]], [[Tendu leaf\|Tendu]], ~~and~~ Awala~~. In addition to it~~, ~~there is a dense growth of~~ [[bamboo]] and grasses ~~around it~~.		[[Teak]], [[Boswellia serrata\|Salai]], and Anjan trees dominate the forest, and other common plant species include [[Dalbergia sissoo\|Shisam]], [[Haldu]], [[Jamun]], [[Tendu leaf\|Tendu]], Awala, [[bamboo]] and grasses.

	===Fauna===		===Fauna===
	The sanctuary is home to lots of fauna including [[tigers]], [[leopards]], [[sambar deer]], [[chinkara]], [[nilgai]], [[sloth bears~~]], [[hyenas~~]], [[jackals]], [[foxes]], [[wolves]], [[wild boars]], [[barking deer]], [[jungle cats]], [[palm civet]], [[Free-ranging dog#Free ranging unowned dogs\|wild dogs]], and [[flying squirrel]].		The sanctuary is home to lots of fauna including [[tigers]], [[leopards]], [[sambar deer]], [[chinkara]], [[nilgai]], [[sloth bears]], [[jackals]], [[foxes]], [[wolves]], [[wild boars]], [[barking deer]], [[jungle cats]], [[palm civet]], [[Free-ranging dog#Free ranging unowned dogs\|wild dogs]], and [[flying squirrel]].

	==Accommodation==		==Accommodation==

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Located in the [[Yawal|Yawal Tehsil]] of the [[Jalgaon district]] of [[Maharashtra]], India, '''Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary''' is spread over an area of approximately {{Convert|178|km2}} covered by dense forest. It has many varieties of [[flora]] and [[fauna]].

Excessive deforestation and tree smuggling led to serious habitat degradation at the beginning of this century. The state, the local population, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage and the sanctuary is gradually recovering.<ref>{{Cite web|last=EJOLT|title=Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India {{!}} EJAtlas|url=https://ejatlas.org/conflict/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-maharastra-india|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Environmental Justice Atlas|language=en}}</ref>

==Flora and fauna==
===Flora===
Although [[Teak]], [[Boswellia serrata|Salai]], and Anjan trees dominate the forest, there is a multitude of other plant species such as [[Dalbergia sissoo|Shisam]], [[Haldu]], [[Jamun]], [[Tendu leaf|Tendu]], and Awala. In addition to it, there is a dense growth of [[bamboo]] and grasses around it.

===Fauna===
The sanctuary is home to lots of fauna including [[tigers]], [[leopards]], [[sambar deer]], [[chinkara]], [[nilgai]], [[sloth bears]], [[hyenas]], [[jackals]], [[foxes]], [[wolves]], [[wild boars]], [[barking deer]], [[jungle cats]], [[palm civet]], [[Free-ranging dog#Free ranging unowned dogs|wild dogs]], and [[flying squirrel]].

==Accommodation==
The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding, while the British period rest house is located in [[Pali, Maharashtra|Pal]], which is located in the Sanctuary.

==Transportation==
[[Jalgaon Airport]] is the nearest airport to the sanctuary, while the nearest railway station is Bhuswal Junction.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* 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

[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jalgaon district]]
[[Category:Protected areas with year of establishment missing]]

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