Govt to adapt viable solutions to prevent wildlife attacks The Times of India September 28, 2024 See link <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/government-implements-innovative-measures-to-prevent-wildlife-attacks-in-kerala/articleshow/113770726.cms> for photo. Thiruvananthapuram: The govt is not indifferent to the problems faced by communities in forest areas and is working to implement sustainable preventive measures, stated forest and wildlife minister A K Saseendran. He was speaking after inaugurating the elephant deterrent trenches in the Pottomavu tribal settlement as part of efforts to reduce human-wildlife conflicts in the Thiruvananthapuram division. He said that the govt is adopting defence measures suitable for each region to prevent wildlife attacks. Solutions can only be achieved gradually, and to prevent wild animals from wandering into human habitats, small ponds will be constructed, and fruit trees will be planted to ensure availability of water and food within the forest. The project is being implemented with financial assistance from Nabard, the minister said. In nine areas under the Thiruvananthapuram division, elephant deterrent trenches are being constructed over a distance of 15.5km at a cost of Rs 2.77 crore with financial aid from Nabard. The trenches are being built at places that share borders with like Kulathupuzha, Palode, and Paruthipally, and in tribal settlements. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Arippa state forest training centre and was attended by MLA D K Murali among others. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/government-implements-innovative-measures-to-prevent-wildlife-attacks-in-kerala/articleshow/113770726.cms