List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. How many Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is 13 (thirteen). Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, Geo-morphological, natural or zoological significance.
“Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38 or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary.
A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animal and human activities. Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted. Name of Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is given below…
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Introduction
Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, Geo-morphological, natural or zoological significance. The Sanctuary is declared for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its environment. Certain rights of people living inside the Sanctuary could be permitted. Further, during the settlement of claims, before finally notifying the Sanctuary, the Collector may, in consultation with the Chief Wildlife Warden, allow the continuation of any right of any person in or over any land within the limits of the Sanctuary.
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A sanctuary is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animal and human activities like harvesting of timber, collecting minor forest products and private ownership rights are allowed as long as they do not interfere with well-being of animals. Boundaries of sanctuaries are not well defined and controlled biotic interference is permitted.
“Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38, or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as a wildlife sanctuary.
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List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. Name of Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is is as follows…
S.No. | Name of Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) | State | Established Year | Area (in km²) |
| 1 | Coringa WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1978 | 235.7 |
| 2 | Gundla Brahmeswaram WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1990 | 1,194.00 |
| 3 | Kambalakonda WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 2002 | 71.39 |
| 4 | Koundinya WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1990 | 357.6 |
| 5 | Kolleru WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1953 | 308.55 |
| 6 | Krishna WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1989 | 194.81 |
| 7 | Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1978 | 3568.09* |
| 8 | Nellapattu WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1976 | 4.59 |
| 9 | Pulicat Lake WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1976 | 500 |
| 10 | Rollapadu WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1988 | 6.14 |
| 11 | Sri Lankamalleswara WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1988 | 464.42 |
| 12 | Sri Penusila Narasimha WLS | Andhra Pradesh | 1997 | 1,030.85 |
| 13 | Sri Venkateswara WLS *Combined area with Telangana | Andhra Pradesh | 1998 | 172.35 |
Source – Wildlife Institute of India
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