Massive tree felling and illegal construction posing threat to CHR lands in Idukki
Illegal tree felling and construction activities are threatening the Cardamom Hill Reserve in Idukki, Kerala, despite ongoing forest department investigations. Environmentalists warn that the destruction of this virgin forest habitat could force wildlife into human-populated areas.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between land development and environmental conservation in ecologically sensitive zones.
Posing a serious threat to the untouched virgin forest cover in the Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) of Idukki, massive tree felling and illegal construction have been reported at the Gudanpara estate. The site falls under the Ponmudi Forest Section of the Devikulam range. According to sources, the large-scale felling of rare trees and construction activities were carried out under the guise of cardamom farming.
The framing emphasizes environmental protection and the potential threat to wildlife, which is a common focus of environmental advocacy.
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