Medaram Tadwai Forest Destruction: Key Findings from Jana Vignana Vedika's Study
K. Purushottam, President of Jana Vignana Vedika, Hanumakonda District, shared the results of a recent study by the organization's environmental sub-committee regarding the damage to the Medaram Tadwai forest as of August 31st.
On September 8th, a team comprising Purushottam, Dharma Prakash, Srinivas, Nageswara Rao, and Sajid conducted a field visit. They reported the following:
- Winds of 90-100 km/h uprooted around 60,000 trees across 100-150 hectares of the forest.
- Many of the affected trees were over 100 years old and unable to withstand the combination of strong winds and heavy rain.
- Larger trees with trunks up to 100 cm wide were uprooted, while smaller trees were snapped.
- The destruction was worsened by the sandy soil, which had rocks at a depth of about 4 feet.
- Shallow root systems, due to the rocky terrain, made the trees particularly vulnerable to wind damage.
- The fallen trees helped shield nearby villages from the brunt of the storm's impact.
The team suggested the following actions:
- The Central Government should set up a research center focused on predicting and mitigating natural disasters.
- The Telangana Government’s Forest Department should take immediate steps to conserve the area and assess the number of fallen trees.
After completing the fieldwork, the team met with District Forest Officer Mulugu, Jadhav IFS, to discuss the situation and offered Jana Vignana Vedika’s support in future environmental protection efforts.
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