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Bhimgad will get range forest office
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| Times of India , Saturday, December 22, 2012 |
| Correspondent
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| BELGAUM: The forest department plans to open a range forest office to conserve Bhimgad reserve forest in Khanapur taluk of the district, which was declared a wildlife sanctuary' last year by the ministry of environment and forests.
Bhimgad forest is spread on 19,042.50 hectares in the core zone of Western Ghats. The area is free from biotic disturbances and forestry operations. However, poaching and smuggling continues in this area.
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http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-23/hubli/35981930_1_bhimgad-forest-district-conservator |
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