With reference to the forest land survey in Kerala, consider the following statements: 1. The survey involves a five-hectare leased forest land. 2. The survey aims to address tiger corridor obstructions. 3. The Plantation Corporation, Kerala (PCK) is conducting the joint survey. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Forest department and PCK to survey Athirappilly land over elephant corridor obstruction

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims· 31 October 2026

Wildlife corridor preservation vs commercial land use: a GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.

Why in news

The Forest department and Plantation Corporation, Kerala (PCK) are conducting a joint survey of a two-hectare leased forest land at Athirappilly to address elephant corridor obstructions and human-wildlife conflicts.

Background

The survey concerns a two-hectare leased forest land at Athirappilly where the lease expired a decade ago. The investigation targets alleged elephant corridor obstructions, tiger-related human-wildlife conflicts, and unauthorized private pineapple farming.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceAthirappilly: Location of the forest land survey in Kerala
FactTwo-hectare: Size of the leased forest land under survey
BodyPlantation Corporation, Kerala (PCK): Body involved in the joint survey
EnvironmentElephant corridor: Ecological pathway being obstructed by land use

Prelims practice question

With reference to the forest land survey in Kerala, consider the following statements:

The survey involves a five-hectare leased forest land.
The survey aims to address tiger corridor obstructions.
The Plantation Corporation, Kerala (PCK) is conducting the joint survey.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The survey concerns a two-hectare leased forest land. Statement 2 is incorrect: The survey targets elephant corridor obstructions.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing commercial land use with the preservation of wildlife corridors in ecologically sensitive zones like Kerala.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Ecological fragmentation: Obstruction of elephant corridors leading to increased human-wildlife conflict
Regulatory oversight: Enforcement of lease conditions against unauthorized private farming in forest zones
Judicial intervention: Kerala High Court's stance against sub-leasing of forest land

Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Wildlife corridors · Ecological fragmentation · Land use policy · Biodiversity conservation

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