Conservation Evidence: Showcasing the Successful Ecological Restoration of Chilla-Motichur Corridor for Elephant Movement in Northwest India
摘要
Ecological connectivity has been recognized as one of the conservation tools for functioning of ecological systems, and to ensure long-term management and conservation of species. This short note highlights about the successful ecological restoration of Chilla-Motichur corridor for elephant movement in northwest India. Located across Rajaji National Park, Chilla-Motichur wildlife corridor (3.5 km long & 1 km wide) is one of the crucial corridors, as this connects the Rajaji and Corbett National Parks and embraces a viable population of elephants as one entity. The corridor has provided wildlife with a wider range to move across the Rajaji-Corbett landscape. However, it is important to document and observe in the next few years, how the wide-ranging elephants adapt themselves to the changing environment and how development of the area would help the locals without affecting conservation.