Mapping
Source: TH
Context: In preparation for the annual migration season of elephants in the Valparai plateau, the Forest Department, NGOs like the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), and local residents are taking measures to facilitate the free movement of the elephants.
About Annual Migration:
Elephants in the Valparai plateau undertake an annual migration that typically starts in September and continues until March. The elephants usually migrate from the Kerala side to the Valparai plateau (Tamil Nadu)
What is Valparai plateau?
It is a region located in the Western Ghats mountain range of India, specifically in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Valparai is a hill station known for its tea, coffee plantations, and cardamom plantations. The area serves as a crucial habitat for wildlife, including elephants that undertake an annual migration through the region. The Valparai plateau is part of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), contributing to its biodiversity and ecological significance.
