What are the existing methods of wildlife conservation in india?
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1.Habitat management
2.Establishment of protected and conserve area.
3.Rehabilitation of Endangered species.
4.Captive breeding programme
5.Directive principles of state policy and many concurrent laws were made.
The important methods adopted for conservation of wildlife in India are described below:
● Habitat management:- This indicates ecological study of habits and habitats of wildlife species, protection, preservation and improvement of habitats, census and statistical data regarding species to be conserved, etc.
● Establishment of protected area:- Establishment of national parks, wildlife reserves, sanctuaries, zoological garden etc. To conserve species in their wild state.
● Rehabilitation of Endangered species:- Under this objective, it is proposed to rehabilitate some threatened species of animals as well as plants in some protected habitats of its erstwhile distribution. Recent translocation of Great one-horned Rhinoceros from Assam to Dudhwa National park is an example to cite with.
● Captive breeding programme:- It has been proposed to take up captive breeding programme for species whose survival in wild is severely threatened on account of impaired natural breeding. Efficacy of captive breeding programme for saving gravely threatened species in wild is borne out by success of crocodile breeding project in India. Brow- antlered deer is another example, which needs captive breeding. Recent estimate of its number in wild is only about two dozen.
● Mass education:- For any conservation programme, there is a great need of educating people to achieve their participation. Methods adapted are:
- Celebration of wild life week every year.
- Publicity through media and film shows.
- Holding conducted tours, essay competitions, lectures, seminars, etc.