Enumeration finds over 2,000 open wells in the vicinity of reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi
The Forest Department in India's Tiruchi district has identified over 2,000 open wells near reserve forests to prevent wildlife accidents. This initiative follows several incidents where animals like Indian Gaurs fell into unprotected wells.
Why it matters
Protecting wildlife from man-made hazards is essential for biodiversity conservation and preventing human-wildlife conflict in rural areas.
A comprehensive enumeration conducted by the Forest Department has revealed that there are over 2,000 open wells on private farmlands in the vicinity of the reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi forest ranges in Tiruchi district.
The report is a straightforward account of a local government safety initiative based on factual data.
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