Elephant corridors, habitats must be protected, says Eluru DFO

The Eluru Forest Division organised awareness programmes, rallies and seminars across its forest ranges on Wednesday (August 12) to mark World Elephant Day.Speaking on the occasion, District Forest Officer P.V. Sandeep Reddy said elephants played a crucial role in maintaining the health of forest ecosystems by dispersing seeds and contributing to biodiversity and ecological balance. Their presence was an important indicator of a healthy forest ecosystem, he said.He urged people living in forest-fringe areas to remain alert whenever elephants were spotted and refrain from causing any harm or disturbance to the animals. Special surveillance and tracking teams had been deployed by the Forest Department to monitor elephant movement and prevent human-elephant conflict, he said.Mr. Sandeep Reddy