National Park:
1. National parks are formed by Central or State Legislation.
2. Status of National Park is higher.
3. No human habitation is permitted in man area.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
4. Harvesting timbers, cultivation,collection of forest products are restricted. Eg.Corbet National Park.
Sanctuary:
1. Sanctuaries are formed by the order of State or Central Government.
2. Status of sanctuary is lower.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
3. Private ownership may be allowed.
4. These activities are allowed with permission. Eg. Chilika-Nalaban Sanctuary for migrating birds.