Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and natural World Heritage Site, which is located in Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Further, this wildlife sanctuary is designated as an Important Bird area. The sanctuary is nested in the Western Ghats, covering an area of around 423.55 km2 (163.53 sq mi), and elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 m (2,000 to 3,600 ft). It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary situated in Maharashtra. It forms the northern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with Chandoli National Park forming the southern part of the reserve.
| Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Sahyadri Tiger Reserve | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Catchment area of the Shivsagar Reservoir | |
| Location | Satara, Maharashtra India |
| Nearest city | Kolhapur and Pune |
| Coordinates | 17°32′56″N 73°45′11″E |
| Area | 423.55 square kilometres (163.53 sq mi) |
| Established | 1985 |
| Governing body | Maharashtra State Forest Department |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Natural Properties - Western Ghats (India) |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | ix, x |
| Designated | 2012 (36th session) |
| Reference no. | 1342 |
| Region | Indian subcontinent |
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