Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

  • August 19, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary

Subject – Environment

Context – A moderate earthquake of 3.3 magnitudes on the Richter scale was reported in the Peechi-­Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary areas of Thrissur district.

Concept –

  • Headquartered in Peechi, Thrissur District of Kerala, India.
  • The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
  • Kuthiran Tunnel, first road tunnel in Kerala, runs through the Peechi-Vazhani wildlife sanctuary.
Environment Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary