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| Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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  Map of Maharashtra, India | |
| Location | Yawal Taluka, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E[1] |
| Area | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
Located in the Yawal Tehsil of the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of approximately 176 square kilometres (68 sq mi) covered by dense forest.[2] 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.[3] 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[4] have worked to ensure conservation of the region. The sanctuary is gradually recovering.[5]
Sanctuary Attractions[edit | edit source]
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many animals, most notably the tiger. Other animals include blue bulls, wild dogs, flying squirrels, and leopards.[6] Additional attractions include the temples of Sri Padmalaya, the Swinging Towers of Farkande, and Unapdev Hot Springs.[7]
Flora and fauna[edit | edit source]
Flora[edit | edit source]
Teak, Salai, and Anjan trees dominate the forest, and other common plant species include Shisam, Haldu, Jamun, Tendu, Awala, bamboo and grasses.
Fauna[edit | edit source]
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, wild dogs, and flying squirrel.
Accommodation[edit | edit source]
The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding, while the British period rest house is located in Pal, which is located in the Sanctuary.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Jalgaon Airport is the nearest airport to the sanctuary, while the nearest railway station is Bhuswal Junction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ EJOLT. "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India | EJAtlas". Environmental Justice Atlas. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ "Places to Visit in Yawal | Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal | MaharashtraPlanet". MaharashtraPlanet.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary – Resurgence Through People's Participation". Radical Ecological Democracy. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ EJOLT. "Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharastra, India | EJAtlas". Environmental Justice Atlas. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
- ↑ "Places to Visit in Yawal | Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal | MaharashtraPlanet". MaharashtraPlanet.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ↑ "Places to Visit in Yawal | Tourist Places, Sightseeing Points around Yawal | MaharashtraPlanet". MaharashtraPlanet.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.