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Sahyadri Sanchaya concerned over rising cases of forest fires in Western Ghats

Sahyadri Sanchaya concerned over rising cases of forest fires in Western Ghats


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, April 1, 2016:   Well-known group of environmentalists Sahyadri Samrakshana Sanchaya has expressed its grave concern over the several incidents of forest fires in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. What has bothered the Sanchaya the most is that humans were responsible for most of these forest fires.


Dinesh Holla


Speaking to reporters here on April 1, Friday, Dinesh Holla, Convenor of the Sanchaya  stated that  already forest fires in Western Ghats have engulfed several hectares of Shola land and also caused harm to wildlife. Though such fires  occur during summer this time fire was noticed in January itself, he added.

Several areas like Barimale, Somanakadu, Ramanabetta, Dodderibetta have been destroyed due to the fire and in many cases  it is due to the ganja mafia which makes its way into the forests, he alleged.

He also pointed out that the Forest Department lacked facilities to extinguish such fires and added that the fires have even affected the elephant corridors. This is also responsible for man –animal conflict, he added.

Holla further alleged that the estate mafia has encroached upon the Western Ghat areas and has planted rubber and coffee plants in the area.

Shashidhar Shetty, member of the Sanchaya  who also spoke  said hunting of wild animals  was rampant  and that nearly 4,400 gun licences have even issued in Sullia taluk alone. He also stated that those holding gun licences should use the guns to drive away the animals but not to kill them.


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