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Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at trifurcation of three Tehsils namely
Khanapur, Walva and Palus Tehsils of Sangli district. The significance of this
sanctuary is that it is a man made sanctuary. Sagareshwar is an artificially
cultivated forest without perennial supply off water and in which most of the
wildlife species are artificially introduced.
The status of the area progressively upgraded. It was first brought under the
category of park, then Sagaroba game reserve in 1980 and thereafter, in 1985, it
became Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary when approximately 52 animals were set
free in the area.
Flora :
The land vegetation is southern dry mixed deciduous and Southern thorn forest.
Protection from grazing and forest fire has resulted in good regeneration of dry
deciduous species. Forest department has planted many trees in this area.
Planted species were Tamarind, Neem, Kashid, Subabool, Gulmolhar, Anjan, Nilgiri,
Australian Acacia, Pangara, Chilar, Sisoo, Agave, Khair, Karnaj, Shiras, Char,
Bahava, Dhavada, etc. Hill slopes are covered with grass.
Fauna :
Major animals found in this sanctuary are Sambar, Blackbucks, Wild Boar, Barking
Deer, Peacocks, Cheetal, etc. There are no major carnivorous species like tiger
and panther in the Sanctuary. However, small carnivores like Hyena, Fox and
Porcupines are found in the protected area. Quite a large number of insects,
birds and reptiles are also found in the sanctuary. |
