Summary:
Besides the absence of EPTs, lack of adequate solar fencing along the borders of the reserve is the other major concern for the officials of the forest department. Human-animal conflict cases rise significantly in the summer months straying into villages foraging for food, and water. We had sent a proposal for developing an EPT and setting up solar fencing to cover an area of 4.05sqkm. Mysuru: A recent incident wherein a herd of 16 elephants ventured beyond the forest borders, and strayed into human habitation triggering panic among residents in the area. Some of the animals manage to get past the hillock, and enter human habitation, much to the chagrin of the residents..