Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India, at the banks of the Anner and Manjar rivers and at the border of Madhya Pradesh. The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 176 km2 (68 sq mi) and is characterized by its extensive dense forest coverage. The area was officially recognized as protected in 1969. Encroachment, deforestation and tree smuggling led to significant habitat degradation starting in the early 2000s. The local government, indigenous groups, and several environmental organizations have worked to reverse the damage. Organizations such as