Synchronised elephant population estimation exercise begins in STR and Erode Forest Division
A synchronised elephant population estimation exercise that aims at preventing human-elephant conflict and developing management strategies began in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve and Erode Forest Division, here on Thursday, May 23, 2024. K. Sudhakar, Deputy Director of STR and District Forest Officer of Hasanur Division said the exercise began at 30 beats in which 120 staff were involved. Kulal Yogesh Vilas, Deputy Director of STR and District Forest Officer of Sathyamangalam Division said the exercise began at 119 blocks and added that the census will help in formulating a plan for the four States and address the conflict issue. As per the estimation in 2023, there are 158 elephants in Erode Forest Division, 272 elephants in Hasanur Forest Division and 396 elephants in Sathyamangalam Forest Division, both coming under STR.
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