D.K Shivakumar instructs officials to resume safari and eco-tourism activities in Bandipur and Nagarhole with full safety precautions
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has ordered the resumption of eco-tourism in Bandipur and Nagarhole tiger reserves with strict safety protocols. The meeting also addressed concerns regarding wildlife corridors obstructed by infrastructure projects and the need to remove hazardous trees in urban areas.
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The article underscores the ongoing tension between infrastructure development and wildlife conservation, as well as the challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday instructed Forest Department officials to resume safari and eco-tourism activities in Bandipur and Nagarhole tiger reserves, while strictly adhering to all necessary safety precautions. Presiding over the first meeting of the State Wildlife Board under his chairmanship, Mr. Shivakumar said all safety measures should be put in place to ensure that tourist safety is not compromised.
The article reports on government directives and official concerns regarding environmental policy without taking a partisan side.
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