Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

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Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Maharashtra, India
Location	, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India
Nearest city	Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates	21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E / 21.382; 75.876[1]Coordinates: 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E / 21.382; 75.876[1]
Area	178 km2 (69 sq mi)

Located in the Yawal Tehsil of the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of approximately 178 square kilometres (69 sq mi) covered by dense forest. It has many varieties of flora and fauna.

Excessive deforestation and tree smuggling has led to serious habitat degradation at the beginning of this century. The state, local population, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage The sanctuary is gradually recovering.^[2]

Flora and fauna[]

Flora[]

Although Teak, Salai, and Anjan trees dominate the forest, there is a multitude of other plant species such as Shisam, Haldu, Jamun, Tendu, and Awala. In addition to it, there is a dense growth of bamboo and grasses around it.

Fauna[]

The sanctuary is home to lots of fauna including tigers, leopards, sambar deer, chinkara, nilgai, sloth bears, hyenas, jackals, foxes, wolves, wild boars, barking deer, jungle cats, palm civet, wild dogs, and flying squirrel.

Accommodation[]

The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding, while the British period rest house is located in Pal, which is located in the Sanctuary.

Transportation[]

Jalgaon Airport is the nearest airport to the sanctuary, while the nearest railway station is Bhuswal Junction.

References[]

External links[]

• http://www.amazingmaharashtra.com/2013/02/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary.html
• http://www.CarDekho.com/features-stories/a-jungle-trail-drive-to-yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-in-nissan-xtrail.htm

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