Protected Area Network
With a view to conserve the total range of wildlife available in the state, the Government of Himachal Pradesh has declared several areas, covering all the agro-climatic zones in the state and having significant ecological, geomorphological and biodiversity value, as Conservation Reserves, Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks.
At present, there are 5 National Parks, 26 Wildlife Santuaries and 3 Conservation Reserves. The details are as under:
| Sr. No. | Category of Protected Area | Area in Sq.Km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Parks | 2407.28 |
| 2 | Wildlife Sanctuaries | 5964.9731 |
| 3 | Conservation Reserves | 19.17 |
| 4 | Potter Hill | 2.24 |
| Total | 8393.6631 |