Tamil Nadu Forest Department News - Latest Updates & Headlines
TN to conduct Nilgiri Tahr survey from April 24-27 with Kerala forest dept
Chennai, April 14: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is set to conduct the second annual synchronised survey of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, from April 24 to 27.
TN govt installs AI-powered cameras to monitor elephant movement in Dharmapuri forests
Chennai, April 6: In a major step to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed 12 AI-based, solar-powered cameras across four key locations in the Dharmapuri forest range.
TN govt installs surveillance cameras in Mettur, Salem to monitor leopards
Chennai, March 27: The Tamil Nadu forest department has installed surveillance cameras and set up cages in Mettur village of Salem district following reports from villagers about leopard sightings and livestock attacks in the region.
Tamil Nadu: Blackbuck incubation centre inaugurated in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi, March 1: The Thoothukudi Forest Department inaugurated the Blackbuck Innovation Cum Incubation Center on Friday, marking National Science Day. The facility, located at the Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, was officially opened by District Collector K. Elambahavath in the presence of District Forest Officer Revti Raman.
Two-day synchronised vulture census begins in southern states
Chennai, Feb 27: A two-day synchronised vulture census has commenced in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, covering 106 locations across the three states.
TN forest dept increases patrolling in Valparai after German tourist killed in wild elephant attack
Chennai, Feb 5: The Tamil Nadu forest department has intensified patrolling in the Valparai region following the death of a 77-year-old German tourist, Mickel Jurcen, who was attacked by a wild elephant near Tiger Valley on the Pollachi-Valparai road in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Tuesday evening.
Man trampled to death by wild elephant in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 25: In a tragic incident, a 37-year-old man was trampled to death by an elephant in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday.