Evaluation of socio–economic and anthropogenic activities in and around ‘Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, North Gujarat

Vyas D. N.

Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2015

Evaluation of socio–economic and anthropogenic activities in and around ‘Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, North Gujarat

Vyas D. N.

Abstract :

Socio–economic factors play a vital role in controlling the dynamics of any ecosystem with existence of human society. The anthropogenic disturbances that operate in many regions are far beyond the capacity of evolutionary adjustment, mainly due to their unpredictability. Human society operates very complex socio–economic activities. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary experiences a wide range of such activates. Agriculture, livestock grazing, industries, oil drilling and tourism are the major activities being conducted in and/or around the sanctuary. The study area is designated as a protected area. Though the forest department of the state is taking all the primary steps as per the norms for the wildlife protection of Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, several recommendations has been developed after analyzing results of the present study and impacts of anthropogenic activities.