Karnataka's seven major river basins and 38,720 square kilometers of forest cover sustain 68 million residents while protecting globally significant biodiversity across the Western Ghats and eastern wildlife corridors.
Rural communities across Karnataka depend on forests for essential resources, livelihoods, and cultural continuity, with over 38 percent of the state under forest cover directly supporting millions through fuelwood, food, income, and water security.
Forest watchers protect Karnataka's forests through daily patrols, anti-poaching operations, human-wildlife conflict management, and community engagement, serving as essential frontline conservation personnel.
Forests provide Karnataka's water security, climate regulation, biodiversity, and livelihoods for millions, making their conservation essential for the state's ecological and economic future.
