Karnataka governs 60 percent of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, managing over 14,000 square kilometers of protected areas while balancing conservation demands with development pressures and community livelihoods.
Karnataka's forest boundaries combine traditional pillars and trenches with GPS technology and satellite monitoring, creating multi-layered protection systems that involve forest departments, technology platforms, and local communities in preservation efforts.
Dandeli Forest in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district protects over 200 bird species and endemic wildlife while generating ₹26 crore annually through sustainable adventure tourism and community-based conservation programs.
