The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently announced the development of an Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS, Maharashtra).The ESZ serves as a buffer for protected areas, reducing construction pressures around wildlife sanctuary and national parks.

About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary:

It is Maharashtra’s second marine sanctuary, after Malvan, and is located on the western bank of Thane Creek.

The Bombay Natural HISTORY Society has designated it as a “Important Bird Area.”

The TCFS is Home to 39 mangrove species, 167 bird species such as flamingos, 45 fish species,

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