Peechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary
- August 19, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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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.