Residents enjoy certain rights.
The sanctuary gets its name from Chur Peak, on top of which sits a majestic statue of Lord Shiva commanding a breathtaking view of the valleys and forests below. Plantations of deodar, oak and other species have been established by the Forest Department. A preliminary list of flora is given in Singh et al . The musk deer population has reportedly been severely depleted by hunting and it is uncertain if it survives. Singh et al .