Idukki district administration and Forest department clearing natural passages to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts
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Human-wildlife conflict and corridor management: a relevant GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.
Why in news
The Idukki district administration and Forest department are clearing natural passages in the Devikulam forest range to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts following a decade of fatalities.
Background
The initiative targets the Chinnakkanal area in the Devikulam forest range of Idukki. Data indicates 81 deaths and 486 injuries over a decade, with 10 deaths recorded in 2023-24.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHuman-wildlife conflict in the region resulted in 81 deaths and 486 injuries over a decade.
- FactThe translocation of the tusker named Murivali is planned before December.
Prelims practice question
With reference to human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Idukki, consider the following statements:
- The translocation of the tusker named Murivali is planned before December.
- The region recorded 100 deaths and 500 injuries over the last decade.
- The initiative targets the Chinnakkanal area in the Devikulam forest range.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 and 2 only
- (b)1 and 3 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states 81 deaths and 486 injuries were recorded over a decade.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the ecological and socio-economic challenges of managing human-wildlife conflict in fragmented forest landscapes like the Western Ghats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Habitat fragmentation: Encroachment and infrastructure development creating corridors for elephant movement into human settlements
- Mitigation trade-offs: Balancing the ecological necessity of elephant corridors with the safety and livelihood of local communities
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Habitat fragmentation · Elephant corridors · Biodiversity conservation · Mitigation strategies
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