Eco-Sensitive Zones
Eco-Sensitive Zones: Regulating External Pressures on Protected Areas
Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are notified areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, intended to act as ecological and regulatory buffers between protected areas and the surrounding landscape. ESZs are governed by site-specific notifications that identify prohibited, regulated and permitted activities. Their purpose is to minimise adverse environmental impacts while recognising local communities, existing land uses and sustainable livelihood activities.
Eco-Sensitive Zone Map
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Official Notification Status
Review the current legal status of Eco-Sensitive Zones declared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India.
Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary
The ESZ of the Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary was notified vide Notification No. S.O. 2942(E) dated 6th September, 2017, extending from 1.20 km to 7.70 km from the boundary of WLS. The ESZ covers an area of 194.23 sq.km.
- Gazette Notification
- S.O.2942(E)
- Notification Date
- 06-09-2017
- Extent range
- 1.20 km to 7.70 km
Nokrek National Park
The ESZ of Nokrek National Park was notified vide Notification No. S.O. 2877(E) dated 3rd July, 2023, extending from 0.272 km to 6.976 km around the Park’s boundary. The ESZ covers an area of 224 sq.km.
- Gazette Notification
- S.O.2877(E)
- Notification Date
- 03-07-2023
- Extent range
- 0.272 km to 6.976 km
Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary
The ESZ of Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary was notified vide Notification No. S.O. 1816(E) dated 7th May, 2017, extending from 335.07 m to 8.43 km around the Park’s boundary. The ESZ covers an area of 224 sq.km.
- Gazette Notification
- S.O.1816(E)
- Notification Date
- 07-05-2017
- Extent range
- 335.07 m to 8.43 km
Zoning Activity Guide
Activities within notified Eco-Sensitive Zones are classified under three strict categories. Click each tab below to view list directives.
Gazette Notifications
The Government of India gazette notifications declaring the Eco-Sensitive Zones.