Community
5th September 2021
Community Service
Gautala Foundation’s team was determined to visit the sanctuary and see what can be done TODAY!
The beautiful forest of Guatala Autramghat was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1986 to protect its rich biodiversity and mesmerizing wildlife. Spread over an area of around 26,000 ha, the sanctuary lies on the eastern flanks of the Western Ghats between the Satmala and Ajantha hill ranges.It is represented by the Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest in the valleys and grasslands on the plateau. The administration of the sanctuary is under the district headquarter in Aurangabad and a range in Chalisgaon block of Jalgaon district.
Over the years, the region also has seen significant climate change issues, water shortage, biodiversity loss, land-use change, and agriculture decline.
Recently, the area has seen an upsurge in domestic tourism. This has overburdened the critical wildlife area with nuances of noise pollution, solid waste and single-use plastic. Tourism is expected to grow in the coming years that will exceed the area's carrying capacity.
The wild animals have been reported to come out of the protected areas in search of water and food, leading to conflict with the local farmers and tribes.
In such a contented landscape, there is an urgent need for strategic planning, capacity development, alternate livelihood development and
engaging the locals.
5th September 2021
Gautala Foundation’s team was determined to visit the sanctuary and see what can be done TODAY!
26th July 2021
Have you ever been into a stunningly beautiful forest and felt disappointed by seeing the carelessly thrown pieces of single-use plastic?
7th June 2021
Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary is an invaluable gift of nature for the people of this region.