Assam's proposal for a reduced 1-3 km eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park, down from 10 km, is strongly criticized. The author argues that a smaller ESZ risks isolating the park, impeding crucial wildlife movement during monsoon floods. Deregulating NH-715 could escalate traffic, endangering migrating animals. This move threatens significant tourism revenues and invaluable ecosystem services. The text emphasizes the need for an expert committee to conduct thorough impact assessments and broad public consultations, upholding a science-based, landscape conservation approach to prevent a narrower vision of protection.