ESZ of Tral Wildlife Sanctuary
June 9 , 2025
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- The Centre has officially designated an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Tral Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The Tral Wildlife Sanctuary serves as a vital corridor for the remaining population of Hangul in the country.
- Following the notification, the government can now regulate activities in the area to create a buffer zone.
- The Tral Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- This sanctuary is also well connected to Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary and Khrew Conservation Reserve.
- Hangul is a subspecies of the Central Asian red deer that is native to Kashmir and its neighbouring regions.
- It is listed under Critically endangered in IUCN Red list.

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