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| location = [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
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| nearest_city = [[Koyna Nagar]]
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| established = 1985
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}}[[Image:Koyna-Dam2.jpg|thumb|The Koyna area in Maharashtra]]
'''Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a [[wildlife sanctuary]] located in the [[Satara district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. Located on the [[Western Ghats]], the sanctuary covers an area of around 42,652&nbsp;hectares and has an altitude ranging between 600 to 1,100&nbsp;meters (2,000&ndash;3,600&nbsp;ft). It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary.<ref>[http://www.indiantigers.com/the-national-park-and-wildlife-sanctuaries-of-india.html]</ref>
'''Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary''' is a [[wildlife sanctuary]] located in [[Satara district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. The sanctuary is nested in the [[Western Ghats]], covering an area of around {{Unit area|sqkm|426.52|2}} 426.52 and with an altitude ranging from 600 to 1,100&nbsp;meters (2,000&ndash;3,600&nbsp;ft). It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary.<ref>[http://www.indiantigers.com/the-national-park-and-wildlife-sanctuaries-of-india.html The National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India], accessed on [[2007-03-14]]</ref>


Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary has dense forests with three major sections, Vasota, Maharkhor and Indavli Met, and the sanctuary is endowed with natural protective boundaries &ndash; [[Shivasagar Lake]] on one side, and the slopes of the Western Ghats on both the sides. This protective cover has enabled the emergence of a diverse variety of flora and fauna in the sanctuary. Some of the endangered species of trees found in the sanctuary are ''Dhup'', ''Eupohoria Longan'', and ''Elecoarpus Tectoriumare'', apart from many other species of trees. The sanctuary has a diverse variety of fauna including tigers and panthers; gaurs and sambars; barking and mouse deers; pythons and cobras; common langurs and giant squirrels. Many species of birds are found in the sanctuary including brown capped woodpecker; fairy bluebird; and goshawk.
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary has dense forests with three major sections, Vasota, Maharkhor and Indavli Met, and the sanctuary is endowed with natural protective boundaries &ndash; [[Shivasagar Lake]] on one side, and the slopes of the Western Ghats on both the sides. This protective cover has enabled the emergence of a diverse variety of flora and fauna in the sanctuary. Some of the endangered species of trees found in the sanctuary are ''Dhup'', ''Eupohoria Longan'', and ''Elecoarpus Tectoriumare'', apart from many other species of trees. The sanctuary has a diverse variety of fauna including tigers and panthers; gaurs and sambars; barking and mouse deers; pythons and cobras; common langurs and giant squirrels. Many species of birds are found in the sanctuary including brown capped woodpecker; fairy bluebird; and goshawk.
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Another attraction of the sanctuary is [[Vasota Fort]] which lies deep in the forests and is located at a height of {{Unit length|m|1120}} above sea level. The legend states that the fort was constructed by [[Malwa]] king [[Bhoja|Raja Bhoja]] in 1170.
Another attraction of the sanctuary is [[Vasota Fort]] which lies deep in the forests and is located at a height of {{Unit length|m|1120}} above sea level. The legend states that the fort was constructed by [[Malwa]] king [[Bhoja|Raja Bhoja]] in 1170.


The rivers [[Koyna River|Koyna]], [[Kandati]], and [[Solashi]] meander through the sanctuary. It also forms the catchment area for the Koyna River, and the Shiv Sagar reservoir formed by the [[Koyna Dam]]. To the south of the park lies the [[Chandoli National Park]].<ref> [http://whc.unesco.org/fr/listesindicatives/2103/ Western Ghats (sub cluster nomination)], [[UNESCO]], accessed on [[2007-03-14]]</ref>
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Image:Koyna-Dam3.jpg|The Shiv Sagar reservoir
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Image:Koyna-Dam2.jpg|The Koyna area in Maharashtra
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==References==
* [http://www.indiantigers.com/the-national-park-and-wildlife-sanctuaries-of-india.html Wildlife Sanctuaries of India]
* [http://whc.unesco.org/fr/listesindicatives/2103/ Western Ghats]
==External Links==
==External Links==

*[http://www.placeopedia.com Satellite image of Koyna]
*[http://www.placeopedia.com Satellite image of Koyna]
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Koyna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-25233.htm Koyna Wildlife Santuary]
*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/Koyna-Wildlife-Sanctuary-25233.htm Koyna Wildlife Santuary]
*[http://travel.webshots.com/album/550678166oLUcxG KWS - a picture gallery]
*[http://travel.webshots.com/album/550678166oLUcxG KWS - a picture gallery]
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Revision as of 16:39, 14 March 2007

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in India
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
LocationMaharashtra, India
Nearest cityKoyna Nagar
Area42.652 km²
Established1985

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The sanctuary is nested in the Western Ghats, covering an area of around Template:Unit area 426.52 and with an altitude ranging from 600 to 1,100 meters (2,000–3,600 ft). It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary.[1]

Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary has dense forests with three major sections, Vasota, Maharkhor and Indavli Met, and the sanctuary is endowed with natural protective boundaries – Shivasagar Lake on one side, and the slopes of the Western Ghats on both the sides. This protective cover has enabled the emergence of a diverse variety of flora and fauna in the sanctuary. Some of the endangered species of trees found in the sanctuary are Dhup, Eupohoria Longan, and Elecoarpus Tectoriumare, apart from many other species of trees. The sanctuary has a diverse variety of fauna including tigers and panthers; gaurs and sambars; barking and mouse deers; pythons and cobras; common langurs and giant squirrels. Many species of birds are found in the sanctuary including brown capped woodpecker; fairy bluebird; and goshawk.

Another attraction of the sanctuary is Vasota Fort which lies deep in the forests and is located at a height of Template:Unit length above sea level. The legend states that the fort was constructed by Malwa king Raja Bhoja in 1170.

The rivers Koyna, Kandati, and Solashi meander through the sanctuary. It also forms the catchment area for the Koyna River, and the Shiv Sagar reservoir formed by the Koyna Dam. To the south of the park lies the Chandoli National Park.[2]

  • The Shiv Sagar reservoir
    The Shiv Sagar reservoir
  • The Koyna area in Maharashtra
    The Koyna area in Maharashtra

References

  1. ^ The National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, accessed on 2007-03-14
  2. ^ Western Ghats (sub cluster nomination), UNESCO, accessed on 2007-03-14

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