🚫 2. Prohibited Activities

Inside national parks, the following are strictly banned:

• Hunting, killing, or disturbing wildlife
• Cutting trees or damaging vegetation
• Carrying weapons, explosives, or poison
• Polluting water sources or littering
• Grazing livestock without permission

🐘 3. Wildlife Protection Policy

• All wildlife species are protected under law.
• Special protection is given to endangered species like:
  • One-horned rhinoceros
  • Bengal tiger
• Strict penalties (fines/imprisonment) for poaching or illegal trade.

🏕️ 4. Tourism & Activity Regulations

• Visitors must follow designated trails and zones.
• Activities like safaris, trekking, and camping require permission.
• Guides are mandatory in some parks (e.g., Chitwan National Park, Sagarmatha National Park).

🔥 5. Resource Use Restrictions

• Collection of forest products (firewood, herbs, etc.) is generally restricted.
• Limited use may be allowed for local communities under buffer zone rules.

🏘️ 6. Buffer Zone Policy

• Areas around parks are declared buffer zones.
• Local communities can:
  • Use limited resources
  • Participate in conservation programs
• A portion of park revenue is shared for local development.

⚖️ 7. Penalties & Enforcement

• Violations can result in:
  • Heavy fines
  • Imprisonment
  • Confiscation of equipment
• Army personnel are deployed for protection in many parks.

🌏 8. Conservation & Research Policy

• Government promotes:
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Research and scientific study
  • Eco-tourism development