Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Location of Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary  Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary (Madhya Pradesh)  Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary (India) | |
 Interactive map of Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | |
| Nearest city | Khargone And Burhanpur |
| Coordinates | 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E[1] |
| Area | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) |
| Established | 1969 |
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, at the banks of the Anner and Manjar rivers and at the border of Madhya Pradesh.[3][4] The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 176 km2 (68 sq mi) and is characterized by its extensive dense forest coverage.[5]
The area was officially recognized as protected in 1969.[6] Encroachment, deforestation and tree smuggling led to significant habitat degradation starting in the early 2000s.[7][8] The local government, indigenous groups, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage.[7] Organizations such as Lok Sangharsh Morcha (LSM), or the People’s Struggle Front,[6] have worked to ensure conservation of the region. The sanctuary is gradually recovering.[5]
Heavy rainfall is present, particularly from June to September. Winters see a temperature range of 20-28°C, while during summers the temperature occasionally passes 35°C.[9]
Wildlife
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a significant natural diversity of flora and fauna.[4]
Flora
Teak, Salai, orchids,[10] and Anjan trees dominate the forest. Other common plant species include Shisam, Haldu, Jamun, Tendu, Awala/Amla, Bamboo and other long grasses.[11]
Fauna
The sanctuary is home to many wild animals including chinkara, nilgai, sloth bears, leopards, tigers,[12] Indian jackal, Bengal fox, Indian wolf, wild boars, sambar deer, barking deer, jungle cats, Small Indian civet, Indian wild dog.[3][11]
Other Attractions
The other attractions of the temples of Sri Padmalaya, the Swinging Towers of Farkande, and Unapdev Hot Springs.[4]
