Dossier
reserve forests
Coverage of reserve forests in the Nexus archive.
- 8 wildlife sanctuaries, 281 reserve forests under encroachment in Assam
Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in Assam are under encroachment. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah reported that over 25,588 hectares out of 315,997 hectares under encroachment as of February 12, 2016, have been cleared.
- Enumeration finds over 2,000 open wells in the vicinity of reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi
An enumeration identified over 2,000 open wells near reserve forests in Manapparai and Thuvarankurichi. The survey was conducted after reports of wild animals like the Indian Gaur and spotted deer falling into these wells.