Verdant Kodagu at the mercy of smugglers, poachers.
- by: Citizen
- recipient: Karnataka State Government & Indian Central Government
The State government's unique transfer policy has made Kodagu district's pristine forests highly vulnerable to the threat from timber smugglers and poachers. Thanks to the State govt's unique transfer policy of five sincere forest officers.
Global warming/wild life/ environment/forests are not just a joke to talk and shrug off as most of our politicos are doing.
What's happening? - Tree felling and construction of roads in Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary in Kodagu district. Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary is located in the northern part of Kodagu. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife and is designated as one of the important bird areas of the world. The rich Kadamakkal reserve forest is a part of the sanctuary. Pushpagiri is the highest peak in it. Kumaraparvatha is the other peak that lies within.
The sancutuary has been proposed as a World Heritage site. I urge each and everyone to sign this petition in hope to see if this can make some positive change.
Dear Sir,
Climate change is already altering the world's rich natural heritage and threatening countless species, including sea birds, butterflies, sea turtles, wild cats, fish, and scores of trees across the landscape. More destruction of our natural resources like the forests is un-acceptable.
If we don't act now to dramatically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, thousands of species across the world are doomed.
We urge you to support an economy-wide support in saving our forests and wildlife by taking necessary action to stop the Road being build inside the Pushpagiri wildlife sanctuary in Kodagu district.
