Abstract

DIVERSITY OF WILDLIFE ZOO MANAGEMENT OF BARNAWAPARA SANCTUARY, DISTRICT BALODABAZAR, CHHATTISGARH

Ayushee Sao, S. K. Sinha and Prof. R. K. Singh*

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out in the forest of Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. Investigation was done by simple survey of the field, which was carried out in the morning and evening to estimate the diversity and the management of the sanctuary. Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary is divided into 9 circles and 45 beats. There are total 18 villages. Artificial meadow has established in three different area of Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary. There are total 45 waterholes and 72 in Barnawapara sanctuary. Solar pumps and solar purification plants installed in Barnawapara, which generated water for daily purpose. There are 7 checkpoints, 13 petrolling camps and 9 watchtowers in Barnawapara. Sanctuary management also includes the activities like fire line management and Removal of non palatable grasses and weeds. Biodiversity of Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary consist of dense forest mainly comprises of Teak, Sal, Bamboo, Indian Laurel, Roxb, Indian Kino tree, Haldu and Crape myrtle. The major wildlife include Tiger, Leopard, Bison, Bear, Sambar Deer, Blue Bull, Spotted Deer, Barking deer, Four-horned Antelope, Wild Boar, Wild Dog, Striped Hyena, Fox and Wolf.

Keywords: Wildlife, Barnawapara, Santuary.