Kaziranga was originally designated a reserve forest in 1908 withthe primary objective of preserving the rhinoceros and other large mammals, since when hunting and shooting have been prohibited. No rights or privileges to exploit forest produce are exercised. Limited grazing was permitted up until the final notification declaring the area as a national park. Kaziranga has a long history of management and practices include annual burning of the grasslands by wildlife staff. There is a management plan valid up to 1980-1981 but this has not been updated. The government has proposed a 45,450ha extension to incorporate a section of the Brahmaputra River within the park. This will be handed over to the park administration when ownership rights have been settled. In addition, some 3,200ha in the southern highlands of Karbi Plateau have been purchased by the Forest Department, but the land has not yet been handed over by the local tribal administrative body.

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Kaziranga National Park

Introduction :: How to Reach :: Genaral Information :: Kaziranga National Park :: Birds Species Record
Map of Kaziranga :: Kaziranga Accommodation :: Mammals of Kaziranga :: Flora and Fauna
Wildlife Conservation :: Virtual Tour of Kaziranga :: Living with Rhinos - A recent experience

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