Massive tree felling and illegal construction pose threat to CHR lands in Idukki
Around 296 acres of land, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. Despite the Forest department registering three cases regarding rare tree felling, activities continue unabated. It also raises alarm over potential landslides and the destruction of critical wildlife habitats.
The HinduPublished: 30 June 2026
Around 296 acres of land, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. Despite the Forest department registering three cases regarding rare tree felling, activities continue unabated. It also raises alarm over potential landslides and the destruction of critical wildlife habitats.
