Eco Sensitive Zones

8 Sep 2023

Context:

Recently, the regional commissioner of Mysore was directed to clear illegal constructions in the Bandipur Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) as they were in violation of the law.

About Eco-Sensitive Zones

  • ESZs are protected and environmentally sensitive areas where certain activities and land uses are regulated to minimize human impact and protect the ecology and wildlife.
  • These zones are established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, to create a buffer around national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and other ecologically fragile areas.
  • Regulation of Activities:
    • Prohibited: Commercial mining, major hydroelectric projects etc.
    • Regulated: Establishment of hotels and resorts, felling of trees etc.
    • Permitted: Organic farming, horticulture practices etc.

Bandipur Tiger Reserve:

  • It was established as one of the first nine tiger reserves under the Project Tiger in 1973-74.
  • Location: It lies in Western Ghats in Karnataka, in the tri-junction area of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
  • Surrounded by
    • Wayanad  Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) in Southwest.
    • Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (Tamil Nadu) in the South.
    • Nagarhole Tiger Reserve (Karnataka) in North-West (separated by Kabini Reservoir).
    • Together these 4 areas are part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
  • Rivers: Kabini River in the North, Moya River in the South. Nugu River also runs through the reserve.
  • Peaks: Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta is the highest peak of the reserve.

News Source: The Hindu

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