Kerala Forest Minister unveils 100-day action plan to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict
The Kerala Forest Minister has launched a 100-day action plan to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, involving the installation of solar fencing and the creation of new rapid response teams. The initiative also includes scientific studies to assess forest carrying capacity and wildlife populations.
Why it matters
It addresses the increasing tension between expanding human settlements and wildlife habitats, a common challenge in biodiversity-rich regions.
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John on Friday announced a comprehensive 100-day action plan to intensively tackle the rising State-wide menace of human-wildlife conflict across Kerala.
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