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In news: Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)

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Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

Central Idea

  • The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued directives to the Goa government, compelling the establishment of a tiger reserve within Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS).
  • The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had identified Goa’s Cotigao-Mhadei forest complex, which encompasses several protected areas, as an ideal habitat for tigers.

About Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

Location Western Ghats, spanning Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Establishment Designated as a wildlife sanctuary in 1999.
Area Approximately 208.5 square kilometers.
Ecological Significance Located within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sahyadri mountain range. Comprises various forest types and grasslands, supporting diverse flora and fauna.
Flora Rich in plant species, including medicinal plants and endemic flora.
Fauna Home to Tigers, Indian gaur, sambar deer, leopards, barking deer, wild boars, reptiles, amphibians, and birds.
Conservation Importance Crucial for conserving endangered species and maintaining biodiversity in the Western Ghats. Promotes genetic diversity through wildlife corridors.
Legal Dispute Ongoing disagreement between Goa and Karnataka regarding Mhadei/Mahadayi (Mandowi) River water diversion, with concerns about its impact on the sanctuary’s ecology.

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