of wildlife such as leopard so that the forest land can be exploited and opened up for the intrusive human development. This habitat is under serious threat from the wrong actions of the Government of Haryana which in 2019 passed the amendment to the Punjab Land Alienation Act, 1900 (PLPA). Governor has given his ascent for the act, but it has not yet been notified by the Haryana government, hence it is in limbo and has not officially become a law. This amendment will reduce the Haryana's Natural Conservation Zones (NCZs) by 47% or 60,000 acres from 122,113.30 hectares to only 64,384.66 hectares. This is in violation of multiple guidelines of the Supreme Court of India as well as "NCR Planning Board" (NCRPB) notification which states the original 122,113.30 hectares ecologically sensitive forest of South Haryana is a forest, "The major natural features, identified as environmentally sensitive areas, are the extension of Aravalli ridge in Rajasthan, Haryana and NCT-Delhi; forest areas; rivers and tributaries... major lakes and water bodies such as Badkhal lake, Suraj Kund and Damdama in Haryana sub-region". This area as part of Northern Aravalli leopard and wildlife corridor is an important habitat for the leopards in Haryana. Southern Aravalli leopard wildlife corridor This corridor runs from Sariska and Ranthmbor to Rann of Kutch National Park and Gir National Park in Gujarat. Nature reserves The following national parks, wildlife reserves, and forests lie in the Aravalli Range. Delhi Ridge Northern ridge biodiversity park, 87 hectares approximately near Delhi University Yamuna biodiversity park Neela Hauz biodiversity park, next to Sanjay Van Sanjay Van Sanjay Lake Aravalli Biodiversity Park Tilpath valley biodiversity park, 70 hectares approximately near Sainik Farm Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary Haryana Aravali Biodiversity Park, Gurgaon Madhogarh biodiversity park forest Nuh Aravalli biodiversity park forest Satnali biodiversity park forest Tosham hills range biodiversity park Masani barrage wildlife area. Matanhail wildlife area Chhuchhakwas-Godhari wetland Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary Sarbashirpur Sultanpur National Park Basai Bandhwari forest Mangar Bani forest The Lost Lake (Gurugram) Rajasthan Sariska Tiger Reserve Ranthambore National Park National Chambal Sanctuary Phulwari ki Nal Wildlife Sanctuary Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary Todgarh-Raoli Sanctuary Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary Gujarat Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary Flora The Aravalli Range has several forests with a diversity of environment. Fauna The Aravalli Range is rich in