- OECM status is accorded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). - An OECM is a geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in-situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and other local relevant values. - The Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a restored forest area on degraded mining land, showcasing how ecological restoration can significantly contribute to biodiversity conservation outside traditionally protected areas.
Which park among the following has been declared as the India's first "Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures" (OECM) site ?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018 · Topic: Sanctuary/Biosphere Reserve (Conservation Significance and Ecosystem Services provided by Protected Areas)
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Answer: B. The Aravalli Biodiversity Park - Haryana
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