Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1-3 1.1 Introduction : 1.2 Aims And Objectives: 1.3 Methodology: 1.4 Introduction to Protected Areas CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE CASE STUDY 4-13 2.1 Introduction to Kanha Tiger Reserve 2.3 Topography 2.4 Soils 2.5 Hydrology 2.6 Forest types 2.7 Human Population & Growth 2.8 Livestock Population & Growth 2.8 Landuse 2.9 Proposal 2.9.1 Tiger conservation 2.9.2 Barasinha conservation plan 2.10 Threats faced by Barasinha population 2.11 Management Strategies 2.12 Relocation of the villages 2.13 Rationalising the boundaries 2.14 Conservation imperatives for the future 2.15 Management of Meta-populations GIR SANCTUARY 14-20 3.1 Introduction to Gir Sanctuary 3.2 Description of the Study region 3.3 Climate 3.4 Geology 3.5 Topography 3.6 Hydrology 3.7 Soils 3.8 Flora 3.9 Fauna 3.10 History of Gir Forest CHAPTER 4: FLORA 21-22 4.1 Flora 4.2 Forest Types CHAPTER 5: FAUNA 23-27 5.1: Fauna of Gir forest 5.2 Population Dynamics 5.3 Conclusion CHAPTER 6: LIONS 28-33 6.1 Introduction to Origin of Asiatic Lion 6.2 Homerange 6.3 Food habits 6.4 Reproduction CHAPTER 7: HABITAT PREFERENCE OF GIR FAUNA 34-44 7.1 Wildlife habitat 7.2 habitat requirements 7.3 Conclusion CHAPTER 8: ANALYSIS 45-54 Introduction 8.1 Natural factors 8.2 Anthropogenic factors CHAPTER 9: PROPOSAL 55-58 Introduction 9.1 Formulation of ecogrades 9.2 Concept of Metapopulation CHAPTER 10:GUIDELINES 59 10.1 Guidelines BIBLIOGRAPHY ANNEXURE LIST OF TABLES LIST OF SHEETS LIST OF MAPS