A SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL BLUEPRINT FOR FISH SANCTUARY MANAGEMENT, BY WASI
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Ten-year strategic roadmap for the collaborative management of the Shivanasamudram Fish Sanctuary, Karnataka.
The Shivanasamudram Fish Sanctuary Management Plan, developed under the Wildlife Association of South India (WASI), provides a detailed framework for the long-term conservation and sustainable management of the Shivanasamudram Fish Sanctuary, located in the state of Karnataka. This initiative aims to safeguard the sanctuary’s rich biodiversity, which includes a variety of endemic and threatened species, while simultaneously promoting community participation in conservation efforts. The plan includes a compilation of work carried out over the past 18 years and emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates both scientific conservation strategies and social science considerations, recognizing the importance of local communities in the successful implementation of management measures.
