Its official now.The new Buffer area which was declared for Dandeli Tiger Reserve with 282.63 Sq.km is officially handed over to Dandeli Wildlife Division by Karwar DCF as per the instructions given by Canara circle Conservator of Forests.
The detailed description of the New Buffer area of Dandeli – Anshi Tiger Reserve
Sl.No Description Extent ( In Sq. Kms.)
1 Kadra Range (Additional area to Anshi National Park) 77.48
2 Ulvi (Anshi Range) 29.62
3 Joida Range (Additional area to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary ) 163.33
4 Bommanalli Tank (Virnoli Range) 12.20
TOTAL 282.63 Sq.Kms
Now we can expect a healthy population of Prey-Predator Density especially in Joyda Range which is rich in grassland and has the prey density potentially higher than Kulgi and Phansoli Ranges.And one more important thing is to notice that the areas mentioned above were severely suffering from poaching activities.So now as a part of Tiger Project we may hope in reduction of poaching activities in these areas.