Bhargav Teja IFS, Deputy Director of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, conducted a field inspection in Valparai and Manampalli ranges to address human-animal conflict and assess road connectivity for tribal villages.
Coimbatore: Bhargav Teja IFS, Deputy Director of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, conducted a comprehensive field inspection today to address various issues related to tribal welfare and human-animal conflict in the region.
The Deputy Director began his visit by examining the feasibility of constructing a road to improve access to the tribal village of Nedungundru. During his interaction with the tribal residents of Nedungundru, he emphasized the importance of avoiding shortcuts during nighttime travel to prevent human-animal conflicts.
Following this, Teja inspected the Smart Virtual Fencing installations in the Valparai and Manampalli ranges. These fences have been implemented as a measure to control human-animal conflicts in the area. The Deputy Director took the opportunity to explain the significance and benefits of Smart Virtual Fencing to the local population. He also gathered feedback from the residents regarding the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Teja noted that with the onset of the migratory elephant season in the Valparai and Manampalli ranges, there is an increased risk of human-elephant encounters. In light of this, he advised the local population to exercise caution, especially during nighttime hours. The Deputy Director urged the residents to cooperate with the Forest Department in their efforts to mitigate human-animal conflicts and ensure the safety of both wildlife and local communities.
The field inspection undertaken by the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Deputy Director underscores the Forest Department's commitment to addressing the complex challenges of wildlife conservation and human welfare in the region.
The Deputy Director began his visit by examining the feasibility of constructing a road to improve access to the tribal village of Nedungundru. During his interaction with the tribal residents of Nedungundru, he emphasized the importance of avoiding shortcuts during nighttime travel to prevent human-animal conflicts.
Following this, Teja inspected the Smart Virtual Fencing installations in the Valparai and Manampalli ranges. These fences have been implemented as a measure to control human-animal conflicts in the area. The Deputy Director took the opportunity to explain the significance and benefits of Smart Virtual Fencing to the local population. He also gathered feedback from the residents regarding the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Teja noted that with the onset of the migratory elephant season in the Valparai and Manampalli ranges, there is an increased risk of human-elephant encounters. In light of this, he advised the local population to exercise caution, especially during nighttime hours. The Deputy Director urged the residents to cooperate with the Forest Department in their efforts to mitigate human-animal conflicts and ensure the safety of both wildlife and local communities.
The field inspection undertaken by the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Deputy Director underscores the Forest Department's commitment to addressing the complex challenges of wildlife conservation and human welfare in the region.