With the onset of summer in the entire landscape covering Bandipur-NagaraholeTiger Reserves, the Forest Department is bracing up to ward off the threat of forest fires. Like every year, forest fire is a burning issue to the Department and it has to be ready to protect the wildlife zone that supports a rich density of flora and fauna. The region and its vast swathes have a long history of major conflagrations, a problem compounded by dry season, empty water holes and blistering heat. This article features the untiring efforts by the Forest Department in shoring up fire-fighting capabilities.
By M.T. Yogesh Kumar
