The government is all set to \'privatise' the management of national parks and wildlife reserves via ordinance. One was issued recently to amend the National Park and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1973. Previous laws allowed private bodies to manage conservation areas only. According to the Fifth Amendment to the Act, an interested organisation can submit a proposal to the government explaining the proposed duration of takeover, an action plan of programs to be implemented and the organisation's experience. "On one hand, the fifth amendment to the Act will help national park management to become more transparent, while on the other private organisations may not be able to control poaching and illegal trade of wildlife parts," said Ravi Sharma Aryal, wildlife law expert. Officials say that handing over the management to private organisations will make it more efficient and permit the government to save money by cutting back current staff.