Government of Karnataka. | KARNATAKA FOREST DEPARTMENT
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Forest Emergency : 1926
Forest Heroes Honoured: 24 Communities Recognised: 24 Schools: 18 Harisu Snehitha Registered: 12 Saplings Being Nurtured:
Sri D.K. Shivakumar

Sri. D.K. Shivakumar

Hon'ble Chief Minister
Government of Karnataka

Sri. Ramalinga Reddy

Sri. Ramalinga Reddy

Hon'ble Minister, Forest Ecology & Environment Dept.
Government of Karnataka

Shri. Satish L. Jarakiholi

Shri. Satish L. Jarakiholi

Hon'ble District Minister
Government of Karnataka

⭐ THIS MONTH'S HEROES
Forest Hero
Forest Hero (Department)

Sri Mallappa N.

Forest Guard

Prevented 12 forest fires and protected 300 hectares of forest. Read the story →
Community Hero
Forest Hero (Community)

Green Warriors Club

Govt. High School, Gokak

Planted 2,500 native saplings and continue nurturing them with care. Read the story →

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Hon'ble District Minister
Shri. Satish L. Jarakiholi
HON'BLE DISTRICT MINISTER
Government of Karnataka
“Our Forests. Our Heritage. Our Shared Responsibility.”

The forests of Ghataprabha are not merely stretches of green—they are the lifeline of our environment, the guardians of biodiversity and the foundation of a sustainable future. From rugged hills and river valleys to the rich diversity of flora and wildlife they shelter, these forests enrich our district in countless ways.


Conservation is not the responsibility of the Forest Department alone; it is a collective movement that thrives through the support of every citizen. I call upon each one of you to become a partner in this mission by protecting forests, respecting wildlife and inspiring others to cherish nature. Together, we can ensure that Ghataprabha's rich natural legacy continues to flourish as a source of pride, prosperity and inspiration for generations ahead.

CONSERVATION WORK

Projects

Explore technology-driven initiatives, conservation programmes,human–animal conflict mitigation projects and community engagement activities undertaken by Ghataprabha Forest Division.

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TECHNOLOGY

AI Powered CCTV Network

AI-enabled surveillance network for wildlife monitoring, intrusion detection, forest protection and rapid response.

Ongoing
2026
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TECHNOLOGY

AI-Powered CCTV Analytics Network

Edge-first three-tier AI surveillance system for wildlife detection, illegal intrusion alerts, and incident archiving. POC funded by Wild Vision Philanthropic Trust.

Ongoing
Est. 2026 · POC Phase
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CONSERVATION

Exotic Bird Aviary

Development of an educational aviary promoting bird conservation, awareness and biodiversity.

Ongoing
2026
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HUMAN ANIMAL CONFLICT

Rapid Response Team

Dedicated rescue teams responding quickly to wildlife conflict, rescue operations and emergency situations.

Ongoing
Operational
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TECHNOLOGY

Drone Based Monitoring

Drone surveillance for forest monitoring, fire detection, wildlife tracking and protection of sensitive habitats.

Ongoing
2026
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COMMUNITY

Community Development Programmes

Schools Connect, Youth Connect, VFC Revival, Public Facilities Creation and citizen engagement initiatives.

Ongoing
2026

TOGETHER FOR OUR FORESTS

Everyone can become a Forest Hero.

Will you be next?

Join hands in protecting Karnataka's natural heritage. Adopt a forest, support conservation initiatives, or nominate someone making a difference. Every action counts for a greener tomorrow.

Every tree we protect today becomes a gift for tomorrow.

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