Forest conservation facing growing challenges amid human-wildlife conflict: KFRA
The Kerala Forest Rangers Association has raised concerns about the impact of misinformation and political pressure on forest conservation efforts. They emphasized the need for scientific geotechnical studies before undertaking development in ecologically sensitive areas.
Why it matters
Balancing development with environmental safety is a major challenge in the Western Ghats, particularly following recent landslide disasters.
The Northern Circle conference of the Kerala Forest Rangers Association (KFRA) has expressed concern that effective forest and wildlife conservation is becoming increasingly challenging due to “politically motivated misinformation and pressure” amid escalating human-wildlife conflict.
The article reports on the concerns of a professional association regarding environmental policy and safety.
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