Human-wildlife conflict: Forest Department to acquire estates
The Hindu
The decision was taken in view of the threats to wildlife posed by human presence near forests.
As part of the efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflict, the Forest Department is planning to acquire private estates situated in forest fringes and transform them into natural forest. Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran informed the Assembly on Friday that 13 estates in six divisions will be taken over in the first phase by providing adequate compensation to the owners. ''Steps are being taken in this regard in 27 centres under the Rebuild Kerala development programme. In taking over the estates, we can expand forest cover and also guarantee the conservation of wilfdlife habitats,'' Mr. Saseendran said.More Related News
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