List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Gujarat – updated. How many Sanctuary in Gujarat. Total number of Sanctuary in Gujarat is twenty three (23). The Sanctuary is declared for the purpose of protecting, propagating or developing wildlife or its environment. “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 Sanctuary
Introduction
Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, 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.
State wise list of Indian National Parks – updated
State wise list of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India – updated
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 Gujarat. Name of Sanctuary, Year of Notification and Total Area is as follows…
| S. No. | Name of Wildlife Sanctuary | Year of Notification | Total Area (km²) |
| 1 | Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary | 1989 | 542.08 |
| 2 | Barda Wildlife Sanctuary | 1979 | 192.31 |
| 3 | Gaga Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary | 1988 | 3.33 |
| 4 | Gir Wildlife Sanctuary | 1965 | 1,153.42 |
| 5 | Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary | 2008 | 178.87 |
| 6 | Hingolgadh Nature Reserve Wildlife Sanctuary | 1980 | 6.54 |
| 7 | Jambugodha Wildlife Sanctuary | 1990 | 130.38 |
| 8 | Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary | 1978 | 180.66 |
| 9 | Lala Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary | 1995 | 2.03 |
| 10 | Kachchh Desert Wildlife Sanctuary | 1986 | 7506.22 |
| 11 | Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary | 1981 | 6.05 |
| 12 | Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) Wildlife Sanctuary | 1980 | 295.03 |
| 13 | Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary | 2004 | 18.22 |
| 14 | Nal Sarovar Bird Wildlife Sanctuary | 1969 | 120.82 |
| 15 | Narayan Sarovar (Chinkara) Wildlife Sanctuary | 1995 | 442.91 |
| 16 | Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary | 1989 | 39.63 |
| 17 | Porbandar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | 1988 | 0.09 |
| 18 | Purna Wildlife Sanctuary | 1990 | 160.84 |
| 19 | Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary | 1988 | 15.01 |
| 20 | Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary | 1982 | 55.65 |
| 21 | Shoolpaneswar (Dhumkhal) Wildlife Sanctuary | 1982 | 607.7 |
| 22 | Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | 1988 | 6.99 |
| 23 | Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary | 1973 | 4953.71 |
Source – Wildlife Institute of India
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