• Aspirants are required to understand what is meant by Eco sensitive zone and what is prohibited there.
  • They are buffer zones around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries to act as shock absorbers, regulating human activities and minimizing developmental impact
  • They act as a transition zone from areas of high protection to areas involving lesser protection.
  • It is notified under the Environment Protection Act 1986 by Ministry of Environment.
    • Certain activities like mining are prohibited but certain activities like felling of tree or resorts are regulated.

Source: AIR