Human-wildlife conflict: Nine local bodies identified as 'highly critical'

IN AN effort to effectively deal with incidents of human-wildlife conflicts, the forest department has identified nine local bodies which are highly critical.

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A decision has been taken to give special attention to issues faced by the high-range population.

Going by the latest assessment, two municipalities - Mananthavady and Sulthan Bathery - in addition to seven panchayats - Aralam, Kuttampuzha, Noolpuzha, Panamaram, Thavinhal, Thirunelli and Thondernad - fall in the 'very high' category among local bodies which are prone to human-wildlife conflict.