Kerala sets up committees to exempt settlements from wildlife sanctuary buffer zones
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Why in news
Kerala's Forest Minister convened a meeting to establish special committees to draft guidelines for exempting specific human settlements from wildlife sanctuary buffer zones.
Background
The committees will focus on Pambavalley, Angelvalley, and Thattekad villages. The proposed guidelines will be reviewed by the government and the National Wildlife Board before finalization.
Facts for Prelims
- PlacePambavalley, Angelvalley, and Thattekad villages are the specific areas under consideration for buffer zone exemptions in Kerala.
- BodyThe National Wildlife Board is the body responsible for reviewing the draft guidelines before finalization.
- FactThe committees will include representatives from local governments, the Chief Wildlife Warden, and Forest department officials.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between human settlement expansion and wildlife conservation in buffer zones. How can Kerala's proposed exemption model balance these competing interests?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Risk of habitat fragmentation and increased human-wildlife conflict due to buffer zone dilution
- Administrative coordination: Balancing local government demands for settlement rights against Forest Department conservation mandates
- Regulatory oversight: The role of the National Wildlife Board in standardizing sanctuary buffer zone exemptions
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Buffer zones · Habitat fragmentation · Community-led conservation · Regulatory framework
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