COMMUNITY RESERVES IN THE DISTRICT
These are reserves on land of private or community ownership, where conservation activities take place with the legal recognition of the government. They are set up on bio-diversity abundant lands that are private or community owned and are managed by the individuals/community in possession of the area.
There are currently five community reserves covering an area of over 15 Sq.km in Zunheboto division which are notified by the government of Nagaland. These community reserves are funded by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to protect, preserve and manage the forest and its resources.
Community Reserves in Zunheboto Division:
| Sl. No. | Name | Year Notified | Area (Sq.Km.) | Range/Beat |
| 1 | Atoizu CR | Dec. 2015 | 4.00 | Atoizu Beat |
| 2 | Khekiye CR | Dec. 2015 | 2.50 | Aghunato Beat |
| 3 | Lizuto CR | Dec. 2015 | 2.50 | Aghunato Beat |
| 4 | Chishilimi CR | Dec. 2015 | 3.50 | Pughoboto Range |
| 5 | Tsuruhu CR | Dec. 2015 | 2.70 | Satakha Range |