Three-tier strategy proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has introduced a three-tier strategy to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Kerala. The plan includes containment, mitigation, and compensation measures to support affected families and protect farmers. It also emphasizes scientific approaches to manage wildlife populations and prevent conflicts.
- ▪The strategy aims to address the rising human-wildlife conflict in Kerala.
- ▪It includes scientific estimation of wildlife populations and studies on the causes of wildlife straying.
- ▪The government will provide timely compensation to affected families and implement measures like solar fencing and sensor-based alerts.
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Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has announced a three-tier strategy of containment, mitigation and compensation to address the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala.The announcement, which was made at the Governor’s policy address in the Assembly on Friday (May 29), also assured timely relief for affected families and stronger protection for farmers living along forest fringes.The Forest department, the address stated, would adopt scientific and humane measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.The strategy includes scientific estimation of wildlife populations and detailed studies to identify the reasons forcing wild animals to stray out of forests.
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