Mangaluru: Bulk Rain has affected humans and animals, but other-documented effects have been seen by the environment, which says that topographic changes because landslides have caused an increase in human-animal conflicts in the state.
The environment and Convenor, Sahyadri Sanchaya, Dinesh Holla, said that there had been an increase in elephant movements in the district in recent years, which may be caused by topographic changes.
“Some areas of Western Ghats have been influenced by landslides in the past four years.
Not only elephants, but there have also been increasing the movement of leopards, bison, and wild boar in the villages.
The government must see a solution to prevent landslides in Western Ghats, landslides pollute rivers and water bodies with excess sediments, and can remove the large channel forest, damage the habitat of wildlife, and remove productive land from the slopes.
When a landslide occurs, of course the river can change, which might make it challenging for animals to move, because they are looking for new routes.
Also, in areas where witness landslides, we have seen that the temperature in the forest also increased, “he said.
In recent months, there has been an increase in elephant movements in the subrah, uppinangady and beltangadi in Dakshina Kannada Regency.
“The government only focuses on compensation, but from Beleagavi to Madikeri, we pay attention to the increase in illegal activities near the animal corridor.
We have witnessed climate change, and human-animal conflicts will only get worse in the coming years, if the action is not taken by the government for landslide control.
Public support is very important for conservation, “Holla said.
DCF Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Kumar y K, said that permanent habitation losses and man-made obstacles could be a reason for the increase in elephant movements in the district.
“We can expect the movement of 60-70 residents and elephants migrants in a year.
Migrants are very aware of food and water sources.
This year, the government has released around RS 30 lakh compensation for plant damage so far, “he added.
Landslides Strengthen Human-Animal Conflict in Dakshina Kannada
