Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: Sal Forests of Chhattisgarh

Category: Environment & Ecology / Wildlife Sanctuaries

  • Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Chhattisgarh.
  • It is characterised by dry deciduous forests, including sal and teak vegetation.
  • The sanctuary supports wildlife such as leopard, sloth bear, gaur, chital and wild boar.
  • It forms part of the important forest ecosystems of central India.
  • The sanctuary is significant for biodiversity conservation and wildlife habitat protection.

Key Pointer: Barnawapara → Chhattisgarh → Dry deciduous forest → Wildlife