Kerala Faces 43% Forest Land Encroachment |

As of March 2024, around 4,975.52 hectares of forest land in Kerala remain under encroachment, representing roughly 43% of the state’s total forest area. Despite efforts like boundary fencing and digitization of forest records, no land has yet been recovered from encroachers, according to the Union Environment Ministry.

The situation highlights the challenges of forest protection and the urgent need for stricter enforcement and monitoring measures to preserve Kerala’s ecologically sensitive areas.
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Kerala reports 4,975.52 hectares of forest land under encroachment, 43% of total forest area, with no land yet recovered despite govt efforts.