Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary : Reject The Proposal For The Barachukki Mini-Hydel Project
The Karnataka Forest Department has been urged to reject the proposal for the Barachukki mini-hydel project, which necessitates diversion of forest land in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Ramanagar districts of Karnataka.
- It was established in 1987.
- The Cauvery River passes through its midst.
- The sanctuary spans an area of 1027.535 sq.km.
- To the east and northeast, the Sanctuary is bordered by Tamil Nadu State.
- The major portion of the forests are of South Indian dry deciduous type.
- The dense forests are dominated by teak and sandalwood trees.
- It is home to mammals like elephant, wild boar, leopard, dhole, spotted deer, barking deer, four-horned antelope, chevrotain, common langur, Grizzled giant squirrel, etc.
- The river Cauvery also houses various species of reptiles like the Mugger crocodile, Indian mud turtles, and various species of snakes.
- This is also one of the few places to find mahseer fish.
