This study was carried out in a watershed representing a dry
tropical forest ecosystem in part of Barnowpara Sanctuary, Raipur
Forest Division, Chhattisgarh, India during 2004−2007. The
Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1976 under Wildlife
Protection Act of 1972, covering an area of 245 km2
. About 76%
of the study area/watershed falls in the sanctuary.