Contents Undertaking Abstract Acknowledment List Of Figures List Of Tables List Of Maps List Of Abbreviations Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Aim 1.3 Objectives 1.4 Methodology 1.5 Scope & Limitations 1.6 Need To Study Chapter 2: Literature Studies 2.1 Case Study 1: Osogbo Sacred Grove, Nigeria- Introduction 2.2 Case Study 2: Pilgrimage Routes In The Kii Mountain Range, Japan 2.3 Inferences Chapter 3: Introduction To Study Area 3.1 Introduction To Girnar Hills 3.2 History Of Asiatic Lions In Girnar 3.3 Future Survival Prospect - "Bruhad Gir Yojana" 3.4 Conservation Values 3.5 Delineation Of Study Region Chapter 4: Natural Layers 4.1 Climate Data 4.2 Geology 4.3 Elevation Of The Region 4.4 Slope 4.5 Soils 4.6 Hydrology 4.7 Vegetation 4.8 Fauna 4.9 Mapping Based On Wildlife Habitat Preference 4.10 Critical Mapping Based On Natural Layers And Wildlife Chapter 5: Analysis Of Factors Impacting Sanctuary 5.1 Mining 5.2 Livestock Grazing 5.3 Illegal Encroachment 5.4 Proximity To Junagadh City And Villages 5.5 Pilgrimage Chapter 6: Forest Management Practice 6.1 Present Management Practice 6.2 Wildlife Conservation Strategies 6.3 Forest Protection 6.4 Present Management Of Pilgrimage Chapter 7: Zoning 7.1 Analysis And Zoning At Region Level Chapter 8: Proposal 8.1 Identification Of Sensitive Areas 8.2 Management Plan 8.3 Advantages Of The Proposal