Plan to link Dudhwa Reserve with other forest areas

“We are assessing the feasibility of the creation of the corridors between Dudhwa and its adjoining forest areas. However,the survey work is yet to be completed,” said B K Patnaik,Principal Chief Conservator of Forest of Uttar Pradesh. The corridor area being assessed is the 11-km stretch from Sathiana to Palia range connecting Dudhwa Tiger Reserve to Kishanpur Sanctuary. Similarly,around 14 km of land area along Kaudiyala river in Mohana range — connecting Dudhwa and Katerniaghat Sanctuary — is also being surveyed.

“The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is not linked with nearby forest areas and this restricts the movement of animals. The survey,which will be completed in the next five months,will show whether the corridor will be feasible for the movement of the animals,” said Guleria.

Details like the present and earlier status of the area,nature of adjoining areas,land use pattern and animals movement between the areas will be taken into account.