A
big problem faces the wildlife in State jungles- that of scarcity
of water. It is said more than a dozen deer died in lack of
water in the jungles of Chhindwara. Likewise wild animals
from other jungles of Madhya Pradesh are moving away in search
of water and losing their lives. Whereas the forest department
is spending Rs two lakh each on preserving water in pits in
the jungles. This is not enough and a permanent solution is
needed to meet the water problem in jungles. At the same time
it would be better to develop relief centres in the jungles
itself. Lack of water would naturally affect tourism in the
State. Eco tourists would also face difficulties. The non-availability
of potable water for the common people and the tourists is
a cause of concern. At the same time felling of trees continues
in the jungles. There has not been much drop in the number
of people indulging in illegal felling of trees and poaching
of endangered species of wildlife. Last days fire had caused
a lot of damage to the Betul jungles. Prior to this fire had
caused damage to other jungles in the State. Forests are very
essential for survival of the human beings. Global warming
is one of the reasons of the present condition of forests.
The Forest Department officials blame the shepherds and others
gathering fruits for fire in the forests. But they do not
suggest remedies to overcome the problem. The people living
inside the forests should also be made aware of the importance
of the forests and wildlife.
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