Explore the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of India's protected areas.
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National Parks have stricter protection where no human activity is allowed. Wildlife Sanctuaries allow regulated activities like grazing and timber extraction by local communities.
These are large areas of land where people are an integral part of the ecosystem. They aim to reconcile conservation with sustainable use of natural resources.
The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 provides a legal framework for protection of wild animals and plants. It lists schedules of protected species.