Part 4 Specially protected areas
22Sanctuary areas
Every sanctuary area shall be managed to preserve in their natural state the indigenous plants and animals in it, and for scientific and other similar purposes.
When you are in a sanctuary area, it is managed to keep the native plants and animals in their natural state. This is also done for scientific research and other similar purposes. You can think of a sanctuary area as a special place where the natural environment is protected and preserved.
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Every sanctuary area shall be managed to preserve in their natural state the indigenous plants and animals in it, and for scientific and other similar purposes.