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title: "Conservation Reserve: India's Protected Area"
description: "A Conservation Reserve is a protected area in India on government land, managed with local community input, vital for biodiversity near national parks."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- A conservation reserve is a category of protected area in India, declared on government-owned land adjacent to national parks or sanctuaries, managed with local community participation.
- What is the legal basis for declaring a conservation reserve in India?
- How does a conservation reserve differ from a community reserve?
- Who manages a conservation reserve?
- Do residents lose their rights when an area becomes a conservation reserve?

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