Kerala human-wildlife conflict

Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?

Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility

Leopard that attacked poultry captured in Forest dept cage in Kerala’s Thrissur

Cage was installed at a house about two weeks ago after the leopard killed several poultry birds on the property

Kerala government to install 60 km of solar fencing in Wayanad to alleviate human-wildlife conflict

The project will be implemented under the State government’s 100-day action programme; govt. has entrusted Wildlife Institute of India with conducting carrying capacity study of forests in Wayanad in view of large number of human settlements located close to forest areas

Leopard trapped in cage set up by Forest dept. in Kerala’s Palakkad

The animal had spread panic among residents of Tathengalam, Thenkara and Mezhukumpaara in the district

Kerala government to promote crop patterns, expedite surveys to curb human-wildlife conflict

Decisions taken at a joint meeting of Ministers from various departments chaired by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John on Friday to improve inter-departmental coordination and expedite procedures related to human-wildlife conflict

Leopard trapped at Akathethara

The leopard was caught in a cage set up near the residential area

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