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Official Conservation Strategy

Tiger Conservation Master Plan

The Tiger Conservation Plan outlines strategies for the protection, management, and long-term conservation of tigers and their habitats within the reserve.

Tiger Conservation Plan (2019-20 to 2029-30)

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"Conserving tigers is not merely about preserving a species but about maintaining the ecological balance that sustains life on Earth"

M.S. Swaminathan

Overview & Landscape

Unique Landscape

Confluence of Two Ancient Mountain Ranges

Western Ghats Meet Eastern Ghats

Strategic location at the confluence of two biodiversity hotspots

Rich Biodiversity Hub

Exceptional diversity of flora and fauna species

Critical Wildlife Corridor

Connects multiple protected areas and reserves

Varied Ecosystems

From dry deciduous forests to moist evergreen patches

Area & Zonation

Strategic division of reserve areas for effective management

Core Zone

793.49
Square Kilometers

Purpose: Critical wildlife habitat with minimal human interference

Activities: Protected area, no tourism, strict conservation

Buffer Zone

614.91
Square Kilometers

Area: 61,491.21 hectares (Notified: 15-03-2013)

Ranges: Bhavanisagar, Sathyamangalam, T.N. Palayam, Germalam, Talavadi

Key Management Strategies

Comprehensive approaches for habitat and wildlife management

Invasive Species Control

  • ~100 ha/year of Lantana camara
  • ~200 ha/year of Prosopis juliflora
  • Restore native vegetation in cleared areas

Water & Soil Conservation

  • Desilt and augment existing waterholes
  • Soil conservation measures
  • Moisture retention structures

Fire Management

  • Create and maintain fire lines
  • Cool/controlled burns (Dec–Feb)
  • Fire watchers deployed (Dec–Jun)

Artificial Regeneration

  • Native fodder species plantation
  • Grassland restoration programs
  • Sandal restoration in degraded areas

Protection & Intelligence

  • Anti-poaching camps & check-posts
  • CCTV surveillance system
  • WICCU (Wildlife Intelligence Unit)

Research & Monitoring

  • NTCA monitoring protocols (Phase I–IV)
  • Camera traps & DNA analysis
  • Prey density surveys

Human-Wildlife Conflict Management

Theme Plan

Rapid Response Teams

Trained trackers for immediate conflict situations

Village Awareness Camps

Community education and preparedness programs

Conflict Monitoring

Systematic tracking and analysis of incidents

Standard Operating Procedures

  • Documented protocols for different conflict scenarios
  • Coordination with forest, police, and revenue departments
  • Compensation and relief procedures for affected communities
  • Preventive measures and early warning systems

Eco-development & Tourism

Eco-development & Livelihoods

Strengthen EDCs/VFCs

Empower Eco-Development Committees and Village Forest Committees including tribal VFCs

Micro-plans for Income

Apiary, vermicomposting, skill development programs

District Scheme Integration

Coordinate with government welfare programs

Social Fence Building

Create community support through stakeholder participation

Eco-tourism & Interpretation

Interpretation Centres

  • • Bannari Tiger Awareness Centre
  • • Hassanur Interpretation cum Awareness Centre
  • • Bhavanisagar Living Tribal Museum

Carrying Capacity

RCC: ~152 visits/day

Managed via PCC → RCC → ECC framework