Sustainable Strategies for Management of Protected Areas-case of Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Delhi

Abstract

Protected areas (PAs) are the geographical regions recognized to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values (Keenleyside et al., 2012). The present scenario of majority of protected areas reflects the negative face of the development which leads to stress in ecological areas due to lack of management and monitoring. Urban growth and industrial development in Indian cities of Delhi and Gautambudh Nagar have an uncontrolled increase in built up areas. These activities ultimately have put an adverse impact on the ecology of Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Urfi, 2003). This study deals with recommending sustainable strategies based on Ecosystem Approach to prevent degradation of Protected area.