Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary

For effective management of the sanctuary, the area has been divided into three major zones viz., core zone, buffer zone and tourism zone. The zones are made based on the parameters such as biodiversity indices, improvement in vegetation profile and ease of management. There are three zones namely Core Zone Buffer Zone Toursism Zone Core Zone The objective of management of the core zone is to preserve it as undisturbed natural habitat. Activities permitted Total protection against all forms of biotic interferences shall be ensured. Only scientific studies and research activities with proper sanction without destructive sampling techniques shall be permitted. Fuel wood collection and NWFP collection are prohibited. Buffer Zone Buffer zone will be managed for improving the habitat with rigid protection and for restoring naturalness to the teak plantations so that they support better floral and faunal diversity. After achieving the desired level of diversity, the area shall be upgraded into core zone . Activities permitted Improving natural regeneration status in the degraded natural moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests by augmentation. Meeting of Fuel wood requirements of local tribal population Collection of small quantities of NWFP for sustaining the the tribal hamlets. Tourism Zone This zone is to provide educative experience regarding nature and wildlife conservation to the discerning tourists. Also to provide livelihood opportunities to the dependent tribal communities through Ecotourism activities organized by local tribal community based Eco Development Committees. Kerala Trip Kerala Tourism