T.N. government notifies 100 reserve forests in last five years
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu government notified 100 new Reserved Forests between 2021 and 2025 to expand legally protected forest areas by 13,495 hectares.
Background
The notifications were issued under Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882, following field verification by Forest Settlement Officers. The expansion covers 10 districts, with Dindigul (37), Nilgiris (20), and Theni (8) being the top districts.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceDindigul district in Tamil Nadu has the highest number of newly notified reserved forests (37).
- FactTamil Nadu expanded its legally protected forest area by 13,495 hectares between 2021 and 2025.
- Act / BillReserved Forests in Tamil Nadu are notified under Section 16 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
- BodyForest Settlement Officers are responsible for the settlement of rights and field verification for forest notification.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of designating Reserved Forests in enhancing ecological corridors and watershed protection in ecologically sensitive zones like the Nilgiris.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological connectivity: Strengthening wildlife corridors to mitigate habitat fragmentation
- Legal framework: Role of the Forest Act in balancing land rights with conservation
- Watershed management: Protecting riparian zones from unregulated land use
Keywords: Reserved Forests · Ecological Corridors · Watershed Protection · Forest Settlement · Habitat Preservation
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