Abandoned plantations in Idukki raises threat of human-wildlife conflicts

🇮🇳 The Hindu (IN) —
Abandoned plantations in Idukki raises threat of human-wildlife conflicts

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Abandoned plantations in Idukki, Kerala, are contributing to increased human-wildlife conflicts, including tiger sightings near tea estates and frequent wild elephant attacks on nearby communities. Forest officials highlight the need for better land management to mitigate risks.

Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.

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