To prevent human-wildlife conflict, water troughs should be installed in the forest areas of TN

Chennai, April 23 The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has started a new project to install water tanks in forest areas. The project, now being implemented in the Hosur forest area of ​​Krishnagiri district, aims to prevent human-animal conflict.

An official from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department told IANS that the department has asked the public to support the water tank filling initiative.

The official added that the ministry has asked people to donate to the project during special occasions at their homes, including birthdays and wedding anniversaries.

In the forest area of ​​Hosur, there are 70 water tanks and many check dams, but these dry up in summer. However, during monsoon these troughs and check dams are full.

A water tank can hold a maximum of 10,000 liters of water and to fill each tank two tankers with a capacity of 5,000 liters each are required. The officials said the cost of one tanker of water is Rs 1,500.

Many social organizations and NGOs have started supporting the Hosur forest area initiative.

An NGO, which did not wish to be named, has donated Rs 30,000 to fill the water tanks.

Speaking to IANS, K.M.Selvaraj, a farmer in Krishnagiri, said, “This is a good initiative on the part of the State Forest Department. More than seven people have been killed in wild elephant attacks in this area. Wild animals regularly visit villages in search of water and food and let’s hope this initiative reduces conflict between humans and animals.”

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