Forest Dept. plans conservation of swamps used by elephants in Gudalur
The Hindu
Many of these face the threat of encroachment
A comprehensive “vayal” management plan is being formulated by the Forest Department to help preserve crucial elephant habitats in Gudalur and Pandalur taluks. “Vayals,” essentially grassy swamps, are used by a variety of wildlife, and most importantly by Asian elephants.More Related News