As cities worldwide, including those in Kerala, experience rapid growth, the environment faces increasing pressure. By 2050, an estimated 70% of the global population is projected to be urban. While cities occupy only 3% of the Earth’s land, they contribute significantly to environmental issues like climate change and pollution, emitting 78% of carbon emissions and …
Cities are growing, shrinking green spaces. This leads to increased pollution, higher temperatures, and less access to nature. Kerala faces these challenges too with the urban areas having more buildings and paved surfaces, resulting in less vegetation and higher heat absorption. This creates a ‘heat island effect’ with hotter temperatures. Additionally, fewer green spaces limit …
Navakiranam Project: Voluntary Relocation Project The Kerala Forest Department’s Navakiranam Project, is one of the prime projects of the State Government under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative. Launched on November 14, 2019, Navakiranam empowers voluntary relocation of non-tribal families residing within forests. The project addresses key challenges such as human-wildlife conflict, natural disasters, limited access to …
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To scientifically manage the forests adopting an ecosystem approach such that the ecosystem goods and services from the forests flow to society both now and in the future. To conserve the wildlife within and outside forests To improve the water regime of forest catchments so that forest provides optimum water resources to the community. To …
Kerala, snuggled along India’s scenic Arabian Coast, unfolds as a medley of biodiversity, adorned with a nearly 600 km-long Arabian Sea shoreline and the verdant expanse of the Western Ghats. This southwestern state is renowned for its coconut tree-lined beaches and silver lace-like backwaters. Covering close to 29 % of its landmass in dense forests, …
Kerala, situated in the south western region of India, consist a distinctive demographic landscape. With an estimated population of 35.9 million in 2024, it holds a unique position as the twenty-third largest state in India. Bounded by Karnataka to the north, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and Arabian Sea to the west, Kerala’s …
Kerala, a state in the southwestern part of India, exhibits diverse geographical features, divided into three major regions: The Eastern Highlands: The Western Ghats define the Eastern Highlands, covering an expansive area of 18650 sq. km, which constitutes 48% of the state’s total land area. This region boasts an average elevation of approximately 900 m, …
Toll-Free 1800 425 4733 Animal Rescue Squads No. District RRT/SAP/SFPF Area of Operation Officer in Charge Phone 1 Thiruvananthapuram RRT Peppara Paruthippaly Range RFO Paruthippally 8547 600 954 Thiruvananthapuram RRT Palode Palode Range, Kulathupuzha Range within Thiruvananthapuram District RFO Palode 8547 600 994 2 Kollam RRT Punalur Kollam District RFO Anchal 8547 600 749 …