Forest dept rolls up sleeves to tame Similipal forest fires - OrissaPOST

Forest dept rolls up sleeves to tame Similipal forest fires - OrissaPOST

Baripada: Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary is facing an increasing threat from forest fires during the dry season each year. In order to protect the sanctuary, which is home to a unique and growing tiger population under the tiger conservation project, the Forest department has rolled up its sleeves to tame wild fires and initiated extensive measures ahead of the summer season, when fires spread quickly. To safeguard both wildlife and forest areas f…