Environmentalists flag land use changes in Periya-Pakranthalam elephant corridor

Environmentalists have raised serious concerns over the alleged land use changes in the Periya-Pakranthalam (Periya-Pannippad) elephant corridor, warning that ongoing excavation and construction activities could obstruct elephant movement, worsen habitat fragmentation, and trigger a rise in human-elephant conflict across north Kerala.

The Animal and Nature Ethics Community Trust has submitted a representation to senior forest department officials seeking immediate intervention to protect the ecologically sensitive corridor. The Trust, represented by its founder T.S. Santosh, has urged the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, the Chief Wildlife Warden, the Chief Conservator of Forests (Northern Circle), the Wildlife Warden of Kottiyur Wildlife Division, and the Divisional Forest Officer (North Wayanad) to halt ongoing land use changes and restore the functional integrity of the corridor.