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Bandar Fort Reserve Forest in AP Struggling Against Encroachment

Bandar Fort Reserve Forest in AP Struggling Against Encroachment

Spread over about 26,000 acres of land, the efforts of foresters to restore mangrove forests are being thwarted on one...

15 May 2025 5:51 PM

Given the rapid growth in urbanization, there is more stress on forest lands to encroach upon while some migrant labourers are already resorting to felling of trees and setting up of settlements. (Representational Photo: AP forest department)

Staff shortage hits wildlife, forest protection in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh forest department faces a shortage of field staff ranging from 30 to 50 per cent

3 May 2022 6:29 PM