Centre issues draft notification declaring ESZ around Kerala’s Eravikulam National Park
The Indian Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification to establish an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Eravikulam National Park and four neighboring protected areas in Kerala. This measure aims to create a protective buffer to conserve biodiversity in the region.
Why it matters
Establishing ESZs is a key regulatory tool for balancing infrastructure development with the protection of critical wildlife habitats.
The Environment Ministry on Wednesday issued a draft notification declaring 70 sq km around Kerala’s Eravikulam National Park and four adjoining protected areas as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). The four adjoining protected areas are Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park, Kurinjimala Wildlife Sanctuary and Pambadum Shola National Park.
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