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TAL CHAPAR SANCTUARY


Habitat Improvement and Fodder Management
  • Physical eradication of Prosopis juliflora seedlings from the sanctuary.
     
  • Rotational Grazing by erecting chain link fencing in patches of 25-30 ha.
     
  • Provision for captive fodder production area for sustained supply of fodder during the lean period.
     
  • Seeding of appropriate grass species in patches which are devoid of grass.
     
  • Planting of trees of Prosopis cineraria in groups of five to ten and along the periphery of the sanctuary to provide shade during summer months and fodder for Black Bucks during the lean period.

Water Management
  • Based on water requirement from the February till rains the following steps are proposed.
     
  • Slope correction of existing pounds.
     
  • Construction of storage tank for storing water for supply during the scarcity period. Including rooftop harvesting.
     
  • Construction of small ‘tanks’ for harvesting rainwater to be supplies during the scarcity period.
     
  • New dedicated 2” water supply connection from PHED for sustained supply of water.
     
  • Purchase of Tractor with Tanker for supplying water inside the sanctuary.

Strengthening of Protection Mechanism
  • Construction of 2 km long, 6’ high wall on the adjoining village/town to keep out dogs and cattle.
     
  • Erecting of 2 km long chain link fence to keep out cattle at specific places.
     
  • Construction of two Forest guard Chowkis with watch Tower at Vantage Point close to adjoining village.