and Bhor. Geological values This sanctuary exhibits an amazing diversity of terrain and the altitude ranges from nearly 30 meters to about 702 meters above the mean sea level, which is the highest point of the sanctuary. The typical geological formations are Sakoli Series having number of formations made of phyllites, slates, chlorites etc. and Saucer Series. The rocks of the two groups appear to show difference in chemical composition of lime bearing rocks. The mineralogical difference is that the rocks of Saucer group commonly contain Felspar and Biolite but no chlorite whereas those of Sakoli group contain invariably chlorite, rarely Biolite and no Felspar. All this is coupled with a diversity of terrain having steep ridges, narrow valleys and deep gorges with varying altitude. Threats Human-wildlife conflict is common, with killing of domestic livestock by tigers and leopards as a frequent phenomenon in the areas neighboring villages. This has an adverse impact on the economic condition of the local people and results in antagonism towards the management. In many years there have been up to 3 people and 30-50 cattle heads killed by tigers and leopards. Bio-geographic zonation As per the Biogeography classification adopted by Wildlife Institute of India, Duration, this sanctuary is classified as follows. i) Bio-geographic Kingdom – Paleotropical ii) Sub Kingdom – Indomalaysian iii) Bio-geographic Zone – 6 – Deccan Peninsula iv) Biotic Province – 6 B – Central Deccan. This Bio-geographic zone is one of the least protected bio-geographic zones in India, rich in floral and faunal diversities. Hence it needs high degree of Protection. Location State: Maharashtra District: Gondia Tahsil: Situated in Arjuni Tahsil of Gondia District. Circle: Geographically the area of this national park comes under the Nagpur Circle of the State Forest Department. The administration and management of this sanctuary comes under the control of the Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), Nagpur. Division: The administration and management of this sanctuary comes directly under Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Gondia. Nearby Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km), Itiadoh Dam (20 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (15 km) and Pratapgad (15 km References