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| Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary | |
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  Map of Maharashtra, India | |
| Location | Yawal Taluka, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Khargone And Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E[1] |
| Area | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) |
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located within the Yawal Tehsil of the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, at the banks of the Anner and Manjar rivers and at the border of Madhya Pradesh.[2] The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 176 km2 (68 sq mi) and is characterized by its extensive dense forest coverage.[3]
The area was officially recognized as protected in 1969.[4] Deforestation and tree smuggling led to significant habitat degradation starting in the early 2000s.[5] The local government, indigenous groups, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage.[6] Organizations such as Lok Sangharsh Morcha (LSM), or the People’s Struggle Front,[4] have worked to ensure conservation of the region. The sanctuary is gradually recovering.[3]
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