Conservation issues
Some of the major problems in the landscape are
Habitat Loss and Fragmentation
The landscape faces the threat of habitat fragmentation due unplanned infrastructure development, conversion of forest to other uses and encroachments.
Forest Degradation
This is being caused by timber felling, fuelwood extraction unsustainable NTFP collection and grazing
Unplanned Tourism and changing land use
This is mostly happening adjacent to forest areas and is leading to further fragmentation of corridors between forest areas.
Human-Elephant Conflict
All the above are leading to reduced habitats for the wild animals, especially elephants. This is leading to increase in instances of human-elephant conflict. Crop depredation by elephants has become common in many parts of the landscapes.
Timber and Wildlife Poaching/ Trade
Poaching of tigers and elephants is an issue in the area and can be a reason for decline in their population. Timber poaching for construction also happens in forest areas close to settlements.
Invasive alien species and forest fires
These also degrade the forest further and cause damage to the habitat and species composition of the forest.
The landscape faces the threat of habitat fragmentation due unplanned infrastructure development, conversion of forest to other uses and encroachments.
Forest Degradation
This is being caused by timber felling, fuelwood extraction unsustainable NTFP collection and grazing
Unplanned Tourism and changing land use
This is mostly happening adjacent to forest areas and is leading to further fragmentation of corridors between forest areas.
Human-Elephant Conflict
All the above are leading to reduced habitats for the wild animals, especially elephants. This is leading to increase in instances of human-elephant conflict. Crop depredation by elephants has become common in many parts of the landscapes.
Timber and Wildlife Poaching/ Trade
Poaching of tigers and elephants is an issue in the area and can be a reason for decline in their population. Timber poaching for construction also happens in forest areas close to settlements.
Invasive alien species and forest fires
These also degrade the forest further and cause damage to the habitat and species composition of the forest.
Local community of Southern Western Ghats Landscape
The landscape faces the threat of habitat fragmentation due unplanned infrastructure development, conversion of forest to other uses and encroachments.