ಪವಿತ್ರವಾದ ಸ್ವಾಭಾವಿಕ ಸೈಟ್ಗಳು (ಎನ್) are considered nodes
of biological and cultural diversity that form a
global, natural as well as a social conservation
network. SNS are not sufficiently understood or
recognized, generally under-funded and
increasingly under threat.