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Ambulance services launched for tribal hamlets around Bandipur

Forest Department launches ambulance services in Mysuru to cater to villages and tribal hamlets surrounding Bandipur.

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Concerns raised over introduction of common carp into river systems linked to Moyar basin

Scientists and conservationists express concerns over the introduction of common carp into river ecosystems in the Nilgiris, fearing catastrophic consequences for endangered species and local ecology.

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Workshop conducted on handling human-wildlife conflicts

In view of the increase in human-wildlife conflict situation in Mysuru and surrounding region, a one-day workshop was conducted for the field staff of the forest department, here on Wednesday.

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Child dies in leopard attack in Pandalur

3-year-old child dies after leopard attack in Udhagamandalam; Forest Department attempts to capture animal.

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15 acres of forest land recovered in Jarakabande Kaval Sandalwood Reserve Forest

Forest Department reclaims 15 acres of land at Jarakabande Kaval Sandalwood Reserve Forest in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

‘Forest officials should address human-wildlife conflict on priority basis’

Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment addresses State-level Forest Sports in Kalaburagi, urges officials to take human-wildlife conflict seriously.

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Survey ordered to ascertain forest encroachments by mines across Karnataka

The Forest Department has asked for a fresh survey and assessment based on satellite imagery of the extent of forest encroachment and destruction due to mining activities across Karnataka.

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Karnataka Forest Department recovers 6.5 acres of encroached land

A day after Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directed officials to remove encroachment on nearly two lakh acres of forest land in Karnataka, the Forest Department on Wednesday took into possession 6.5 acres of encroached land in the B.M. Kaval buffer zone of Turahalli reserve forest.

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Ooty Deer Park land returned to Tourism Department

Forest Department hands over 22 acre deer park in Udhagamandalam to Tourism Department, plans to set up wildlife rescue & rehabilitation centre.

The Hindu

Vikram Simha released on bail

Vikram Simha, brother of BJP Lok Sabha member Pratap Simha, released on bail after being arrested for alleged illegal tree felling. Forest Department officials presented him before the judge.

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Illegal tree felling in Belur | Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha’s brother held in Bengaluru

Officers of the Forest Department arrested Vikram Simha, brother of Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha, in Bengaluru on Saturday over the illegal felling of trees on government land at Nandagondanahalli in Belur taluk. Vikram Simha had been absconding since December 25.

The Hindu

126 trees chopped in Belur, Forest Department registers a case

Forest Department registers complaint against two people for cutting trees worth ₹11 lakhs in Belur taluk, Karnataka.

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Residents complain of harassment, custodial torture by Forest Department staff investigating leopard poaching case in the Nilgiris

Residents of Mel Thattapallam in Kotagiri allege harassment & torture by Forest Department staff investigating poaching of leopard.

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Arjuna’s death: Probe team reaches Hassan, gathers information

Committee probes death of Arjuna, the tusker, in fight with wild elephant in Hassan district.

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Greens call for urgent steps to conserve Pappathi Chola

Protect Pappathi Chola, a biodiversity hotspot, from destruction with urgent steps.

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Elusive tiger finally captured at Koodallur in Kerala’s Wayanad district

People of Koodallur and Kallurkunnu villages of Wayanad district in Kerala heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after a tiger that was giving them sleepless nights for over a week was captured by the Forest department personnel.

The Hindu

Use of country-made bombs for poaching continues unabated in Coimbatore Forest Division

Poachers continue to use country made bombs to hunt wild animals in Coimbatore Forest Division, despite Forest Department's claims.

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Upper Bhadra project: Delay in getting forest clearance slows down work

Upper Bhadra Project delayed in Chikkamagaluru due to Forest Dept. clearance for canal passing through conservation reserve.

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Wild elephants damage Arjuna’s burial ground in Sakleshpur taluk

A group of wild elephants entered the Dabbalikatte forest area in the Yeslur range of forests in Sakleshpur on Thursday night and damaged the burial ground of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant who had died in a fight with a wild tusker. They also rummaged through coffee estates nearby.

The Hindu

Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna in Sakalehspur taluk

Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna, the tusker, in Yeslur Range of forest in Sakaleshpur.

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Valparai plateau gives way for elephants as annual migration season is nearing its peak

Residents, Forest Dept & NGOs in Valparai prepare for elephant migration season. 100 elephants currently moving in plantations, expected to increase in Jan-Feb. Human deaths due to elephant attack rare since June 2021. NCF sends alerts via SMS & warning lights. Forest Dept monitors movement & created youth groups to…

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Tiger remains elusive even after 10 days of combing near Nanjangud

The tiger, that the Forest Department in Nanjangud launched an operation to trap 10 days ago, has proved to be elusive and is engaged in a hide-and-seek game with the department. It appears on camera traps at night but is not physically sighted by day.

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No quick fix for man-elephant conflict

Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved…

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Country-made bomb kills tusker, female elephant found dead in Coimbatore Forest Division

Elephant found dead in CTC campus near Coimbatore due to injury in mouth. Postmortem revealed injury, yet to ascertain cause. Samples collected for forensic examination. 19 elephants died in Coimbatore forest division this year. Search teams, drone used to trace animal.

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Govt. declares 364.39 ha in Chinnakkanal forest reserve

Govt declares 364.39 hectares in Idukki's Chinnakkanal village a forest reserve; locals unhappy. RDO appointed settlement officer to verify claims; eco-restoration project to ensure food availability for wild animals.

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