Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary

Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
Interactive map of Itanagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates27°04′06.5″N 93°34′52.9″E / 27.068472°N 93.581361°E / 27.068472; 93.581361
Area140.30 km2 (54.17 sq mi)
Established2 February 1978
Governing bodySecretary (Environment & Forest), Government of Arunachal Pradesh

The Itanagar wildlife sanctuary was established in 1968 with the aim to conserve the biodiversity around the Itanagar sanctuary. The reserve forest around Itanagar became part of the sanctuary. The sanctuary has geographical boundary limits as River Pam to the east, Pachin in the south, Neorochi on the north-East and the Chingke stream in the north. The terrain is mostly hilly. Since the sanctuary is close to the city, it plays an important role in environmental education.

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