Road Kills
Roadkill is a significant environmental concern, particularly in wildlife-rich regions like Chandrapur and the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. The rapid expansion of highways and railway lines has led to a surge in animal fatalities, disrupting natural wildlife corridors and contributing to the decline of key species. Habitat Conservation Society (HCS) has been actively working to mitigate roadkill incidents through research, monitoring, advocacy, and practical solutions.
HCS’s Initiatives & Research on Roadkill
Key areas surveyed include:
Ballarshah-Gondia Railway Line
A high-risk corridor with frequent tiger, leopard, and bear fatalities.
Chandrapur-Mul Highway (NH-930)
A major wildlife corridor linking Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve with neighboring forests.
Rail Kill Monitoring
Regular assessments to document casualties and identify high-risk zones.
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HCS collaborates with the Forest Department and Railway Administration to propose mitigation strategies.
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Conducted camera trap studies to track animal movement and pinpoint accident hotspots.
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Organized awareness campaigns for drivers and commuters on highways near protected areas.
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Recommended the construction of wildlife overpasses and underpasses for safe crossings.
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Documented severe roadkill incidents, such as the tragic death of three tiger cubs in 2018.
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Involved in advocacy efforts to implement traffic control measures, such as speed limits in critical zones.
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Participates in post-mortem examinations of animals killed on roads and railway tracks to assess the extent of damage.
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Urges authorities to adopt successful mitigation models used in other regions, such as the Balaghat-Nainpur railway line in Madhya Pradesh.
