Udupi Forest Department Intensifies Efforts to Curb Human‑Wildlife Conflict

In a bid to protect both people and wildlife, the Udupi Forest Department has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate human‑wildlife conflicts across the district’s forested areas.

The package includes the installation of motion‑sensitive camera traps and early‑warning sirens near high‑risk community hubs, community outreach programmes that educate villagers about safe crop practices, and the erection of temporary steel fencing along key wildlife corridors to deter stray animals from entering farmlands.

Officials say the combined initiatives are expected to curb incidents of crop raiding and livestock losses while also safeguarding local residents from potentially dangerous encounters. Source: Google News – Udupi District.