Enter the forest responsibly.
The forest has its own rules.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 provides the principal legal framework for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants and for matters connected with protected areas and wildlife conservation in India.
Protection of wildlife
Hunting and unlawful activities involving protected wildlife are prohibited except where specifically permitted under law.
Protected areas
National parks, sanctuaries and tiger reserves are subject to specific protection and management provisions.
Wildlife offences
Unauthorised hunting, possession, transport or trade involving protected wildlife may attract legal action.
Follow protected-area rules
Visitors must comply with applicable permit conditions and directions issued by authorised forest officials.
Wildlife offences have consequences.
Hunting & wildlife offences
Unlawful hunting or offences involving protected wildlife can attract serious legal consequences.
SERIOUS OFFENCEIllegal possession or trade
Unlawful possession, transport or trade of wildlife articles may result in prosecution.
LEGAL ACTIONPermit violations
Visitors who violate permit conditions or protected area rules may face action under applicable rules.
RULE VIOLATIONEnvironmental damage
Activities that damage habitat or disturb wildlife may be subject to applicable legal provisions.
PROTECTED AREAProtect the wild. Respect the rules.
Visitors are expected to follow applicable wildlife protection laws and protected-area regulations.