Ecological status for Ratapani wild life sanctuary, Raisen (MP) India

Abstract

The baseline study was conducted for the evaluation of the floral and faunal biodiversity of the terrestrial as well as aquatic environment of the study area, it comprises of total 5reserved forest and 3 protected forest including Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary falls Dist.-Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is strongly recommended to prepare the conservation plan for schedule -1 Fauna (listed 9 animals and 1 bird) and it is ensure to implement the conservation plan during construction and operation phase of railway track. Moreover, there is an urgent need of public awareness for the importance of wildlife, as illegal hunting, killing or capturing of wild animals was recorded from locals living in the forest and nearby villagers.