Mangaluru: unseasonal rain has affected Human As well as animals, but another undocumented effect has been observed environmentalists, who say that changing topography due to this landslide has been the reason for the increase in man-animal conflict in the state.
Environmentalist and convener Sahyadri Sanchay Dinesh Holla said that there has been an increase in the movement of elephants in the district in recent years, which is probably due to the changing topography. “Several areas of the Western Ghats have been affected by landslides in the last four years. There has been an increase in the movement of not only elephants, but also leopards, bison and wild boars in the villages. The government should seek a solution to prevent landslides in the Western Ghats, as landslides pollute streams and reservoirs with excess sediment, and can wipe out large tracts of forests, destroying wildlife habitat, And growers can remove the soil from the slope. When a landslide occurs, the course of the river may change, making it difficult for animals to move, causing them to seek a new route. Apart from this, in areas where landslides have taken place, we have seen that the temperature inside the forest has also increased,” he said.
In the last few months there has been an increase in the movement of elephants in Subrahmanya, Uppinangadi and Belthangadi in Dakshina Kannada district.
“The government only focuses on compensation, but from Belagavi to Madikeri, we are seeing a rise in illegal activities near animal corridors. We are already witnessing climate change, and human-animal conflict is only going to get worse in the coming years if action is not taken by the government to control the landslides. Public support is essential for conservation,” Holla said.
DCF Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Kumar YK said that one of the reasons for the increase in the movement of elephants in the district could be permanent loss of habitat and man-made barriers. “We can expect movement of 60-70 residents and migrant elephants in a year. Migrants are well aware of the sources of food and water. This year, the government has so far released compensation of around Rs 30 lakh for crop loss,” he said.
Environmentalist and convener Sahyadri Sanchay Dinesh Holla said that there has been an increase in the movement of elephants in the district in recent years, which is probably due to the changing topography. “Several areas of the Western Ghats have been affected by landslides in the last four years. There has been an increase in the movement of not only elephants, but also leopards, bison and wild boars in the villages. The government should seek a solution to prevent landslides in the Western Ghats, as landslides pollute streams and reservoirs with excess sediment, and can wipe out large tracts of forests, destroying wildlife habitat, And growers can remove the soil from the slope. When a landslide occurs, the course of the river may change, making it difficult for animals to move, causing them to seek a new route. Apart from this, in areas where landslides have taken place, we have seen that the temperature inside the forest has also increased,” he said.
In the last few months there has been an increase in the movement of elephants in Subrahmanya, Uppinangadi and Belthangadi in Dakshina Kannada district.
“The government only focuses on compensation, but from Belagavi to Madikeri, we are seeing a rise in illegal activities near animal corridors. We are already witnessing climate change, and human-animal conflict is only going to get worse in the coming years if action is not taken by the government to control the landslides. Public support is essential for conservation,” Holla said.
DCF Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Kumar YK said that one of the reasons for the increase in the movement of elephants in the district could be permanent loss of habitat and man-made barriers. “We can expect movement of 60-70 residents and migrant elephants in a year. Migrants are well aware of the sources of food and water. This year, the government has so far released compensation of around Rs 30 lakh for crop loss,” he said.
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