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Karnataka Forest Department
NGT issues notices over conversion of reserve forest land to revenue
The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to the Karnataka Forest Department and the Union Ministry of Environment regarding the unauthorized conversion of 1,096 acres of reserve forest into revenue land.
Karnataka deploys Belgian sniffer dogs to protect forests from poachers
Karnataka Forest Department deploys trained Belgian Malinois sniffer dogs to five tiger reserves to curb poaching and illegal forest activities.
Combing operation begins to drive wild elephants back to forest
Forest officials in Khanapur have launched a combing operation using drones to safely drive back a herd of nine wild elephants that damaged paddy fields after migrating from Dandeli.
Forest Officials Inspect Gundlupet Farms Following Farmer Protests
Forest Department officials visited and inspected agricultural lands in Gundlupet taluk following protests by local farmers demanding No Objection Certificates (NOC) for land survey and repair works.
Three Arrested for Sambar Deer Poaching in Tarikere
Forest department officials arrested three individuals for illegally poaching a sambar deer in Tarikere and seized seventy kilograms of meat along with hunting weapons.
Karnataka authorities launch beekeeping initiative in Kali Tiger Reserve for local communities
The Karnataka Forest Department and Swayam organization launched a beekeeping initiative in the Kali Tiger Land region to provide sustainable income to local communities.