Vulture Safe Zones to be established in T.N., Forest department tells Madras High Court
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Why in news
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department informed the Madras High Court of plans to establish Vulture Safe Zones (VSZs) following a public interest litigation.
Background
The first Vulture Safe Zone will be established around the Moyar River Valley in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve. A field-level monitoring committee will oversee the process, specifically monitoring carcass hotspots for banned Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceMoyar River Valley is located within the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
- FactThe Forest Department will monitor carcass hotspots for banned NSAIDs.
- PostRakesh Kumar Dogra serves as the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests-cum-Chief Wildlife Warden in Tamil Nadu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of establishing 'Safe Zones' in biodiversity conservation and the role of community-led monitoring in mitigating the impact of veterinary drugs on scavengers.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Difficulty in policing the illegal sale of banned NSAIDs in rural veterinary markets
- Ecological impact: Loss of vulture populations leading to increased carcass accumulation and zoonotic risks
Keywords: Biodiversity Conservation · NSAIDs · Biosphere Reserve · Public Interest Litigation · Scavenger Ecology
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