Forest Department

Over 250 landless beneficiaries of Kerala’s Arippa Bhoosamaram program are trapped in a bureaucratic deadlock as the distribution of title deeds, scheduled for February 2026, has stalled due to a conflict between the Revenue and Forest Departments.

The forest department in Kerala is continuing efforts to tranquilize a tiger in Vandiperiyar. The operation aims to manage the wild animal safely.

Snake rescue volunteers are criticizing the Forest department for a lack of support. The volunteers expressed frustration over inadequate assistance provided by the department.

The forest department in Kozhikode flagged 23 Google Maps listings inside reserve forests as misleading, stating unauthorized map pins and uploaded photographs are encouraging illegal entry into protected areas. Officials warn of trespassing, public safety risks, and human-wildlife conflict, seeking removal of the listings.

The Supreme Court panel has directed the Eluru District Collector to cooperate with the Forest Department in removing illegal aquaculture ponds in Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary and to submit a report on progress, pollution prevention, and ecological restoration.

KSHRC has ordered an investigation into allegations that the Forest department is obstructing access to basic necessities for the tribal population in Edamalakkudy. The probe focuses on claims of denied amenities to the local tribal community.

A three-tier strategy involving containment, mitigation, and compensation is proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict. The Forest department will use AI and sensor-based systems to study wildlife behavior and support coexistence with farmers near forests.

Police and the forest department in Nilgiris district will increase joint patrols to prevent the collection of hallucinogenic mushrooms. This follows the arrest of four individuals for gathering the mushrooms in reserve forests.

The Forest Department in north Karnataka is implementing measures to prevent trophy and ritual hunting. The initiative aims to crack down on wildlife hunting in the region.

The Deputy Chief Minister directed the Forest Department and TTD to coordinate, deploy H.A.N.U.M.A.N teams, clear thickets, and advised pilgrims to move in groups due to leopard movement at Tirumala.

The Forest Department in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Council reports a 43.59% loss in grassland cover in Manas Tiger Reserve over 30 years since 1990, attributed to 14 invasive plant species.

The Kerala Forest Minister has requested a report following a tribal man's threat to commit suicide over the seizure of his earth mover by the Forest department. The vehicle was confiscated four-and-a-half years ago in connection with a case.

The forest department in Munnar has linked a surge in tiger attacks to the growing cattle population in the region. The abundance of easy prey has caused tigers to live socially within tea plantations.

A rogue elephant has caused safety concerns along the Chittoor-Bengaluru highway. The Forest Department has intensified mitigation measures, and the DFO has urged the public not to approach or disturb the elephant, asking for immediate reports of its movements.

The court of the authorized officer and Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bengaluru ruled that HMT's possession of 430 acres and 21 guntas of land in Peenya Plantation and Jarakabande Sandal reserve is unauthorized and illegal, ordering it to be handed over to the Forest Department.

Pythons were discovered in an apartment, prompting the Forest Department and police to initiate an investigation.

The Forest Department has enforced a ban on entry to forests and waterfalls in Goa following the death of Aditya Satpati, a 20-year-old from Belagavi, who drowned at the Barajan waterfall in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary. The incident occurred in the core protected zone of the sanctuary.

The Forest department in Idukki will request the Revenue department to take action against the owner of Gudanpara estate for repeatedly violating lease conditions related to cardamom title deeds on the Cardamom Hills Reserve. The action involves the District Collector and Devikulam Subcollector.

Bengal foxes in Tamil Nadu are monogamous and now inhabit only specific pockets in Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Madurai, and Villupuram. Forest Department officials note their shrinking habitat.

Around 296 acres of land in Idukki, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. The Forest department has registered three cases for rare tree felling, but illegal activities persist, raising concerns about landslides and wildlife habitat destruction.

The forest department reclaimed 42.72 hectares of land from a private estate in Kolukkumalai under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act.

A decapitated elephant carcass was discovered in the Kodaikanal forest. Forest Department officials detained two individuals and recovered tusks from them, and are investigating additional suspects.

A wild jumbo damaged a vehicle belonging to the Forest Department at Aralam farm. The incident involved property damage to a government vehicle in an agricultural area.

An Asiatic lion cub was found dead in Junagadh with severe injuries, prompting the forest department to launch an investigation. Authorities suspect possible human involvement, and the suspect is currently absconding.

Daily wage workers in the Forest Department are demanding a salary increase. The workers are seeking higher wages to address their financial needs.

The Forest Department plans to plant 2.88 lakh saplings in Yadgir to increase green cover, with one lakh allocated for public distribution.

A post-mortem report confirmed the death of a Kerala tribal man caused by a wild elephant attack. The forest department provided an initial compensation of ₹5 lakh to the victim's family following a protest in Marayur.

A.P. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan laid the foundation stone for ‘Aranyaramam’, a Forest Department facility for scientific research and nature conservation. The center aims to monitor field operations from a single location.

The Forest department is launching a 100-day action plan with 17 initiatives aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict, improving compensation distribution, enhancing wildlife monitoring through modern technology, and digitizing public services.

Abandoned plantations in Idukki are contributing to human-wildlife conflicts, with a tiger hiding in overgrown tea estates and nearby communities experiencing frequent wild elephant attacks.

Coexistence Collective demands the removal of Sijumon Francis, the Forest Minister’s Additional Private Secretary, alleging his involvement in protests against the Forest department and its policies. The group claims the appointment risks undermining the neutrality of Kerala’s forest and environmental governance system and public confidence.

The Kerala State government will provide ₹5 lakh financial assistance to the family of a victim of a wild elephant attack. A Forest department official will be assigned as a dedicated mentor to address the children's needs.

A boy died in a leopard attack, prompting the Upalokayukta to register a suo motu case and issue notices to Forest Department officials.