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June 02, 2025
Recently, the Telangana government declared a key tiger corridor as the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
| Parameter | Conservation Reserve | Community Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | Conservation Reserves are government-owned areas designated for biodiversity protection. | Community Reserves are community or privately owned lands voluntarily protected for conservation. |
| Purpose | To serve as buffer zones, wildlife corridors, or connectors between national parks, sanctuaries, and forests. | To promote community participation in conserving biodiversity outside protected areas. |
| Designated By | State Government, after consultation with local communities. | State Government, based on voluntary community proposals or private landowners. |
| Legal Basis of Recognition | Section 36(A) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. | Section 36(C) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. |
| Ownership | Owned by the Government. | Owned by the local community or private individuals. |
| Management | Managed by a Conservation Reserve Management Committee. | Managed by a Community Reserve Management Committee including local stakeholders. |
| Rights of Residents | Traditional rights of local residents remain intact and are respected. | Residents retain full ownership and customary rights; participation is voluntary. |
| Examples | Thirupudaimaruthur, Tamil Nadu (First Conservation Reserve) , Sorsan and Khichan, (Rajasthan) | – Kadalundi-Vallikkunnu, Kerala – Meenachil River, Kerala |
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