Shikari Devi Sanctuary’s area reduced from 213 sq km to 29.94 sq km

Himachal Scape reports that the Shikari Devi Sanctuary, a protected wildlife area in Himachal Pradesh, has seen its official boundary shrink dramatically. Earlier records listed the sanctuary’s extent at 213 square kilometres. Recent documentation now shows the area at just 29.94 square kilometres.

The revision represents a reduction of over 180 square kilometres, effectively altering the scope of the habitat that falls under sanctuary protection. No additional details on the rationale or timeline for the change were provided in the source.

Authorities responsible for forest and wildlife management have not issued a public statement clarifying the implications for conservation efforts or local communities. Stakeholders are expected to seek further clarification from the state forest department.

The change in size may affect biodiversity monitoring, tourism, and resource allocation within the region, but concrete impacts remain to be assessed.

Further updates will be reported as more information becomes available from official channels.