TEA ESTATE PUTS ELEPHANT CORRIDOR AT STAKE- NEPAL

Threat looms large on the elephant corridor located inside Neoli proposed reserve forest (PRF) following an allotment of 60 hectares of forest land to an organization by the government authorities. A tea garden along with crop plantations and construction activities has been established in the area. The corridor links Barnadi-Neoli-Khalingduar complex, and also connects Manas Tiger Reserve and Ripu-Chirang Elephant Reserve. 
25 December
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