Solar fencing project hits roadblock over delay in tree felling
The solar fencing project in Koodaranhi has encountered delays due to the need for tree removal along the project corridor. A joint meeting was held to discuss the stalled work, with concerns raised about wild animal incursions affecting local farmers. The project is currently in limbo as officials seek a solution to proceed with the necessary tree felling.
- ▪The project aims to install a 16-km solar hanging fence to prevent wild animal incursions.
- ▪Only 9 km of the fencing has been completed, while work on the remaining 7 km is halted due to tree removal delays.
- ▪A tender for tree-felling was awarded, but the contractor withdrew, citing financial issues.
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The solar hanging fencing project being implemented at Poovaranthode in Koodaranhi grama panchayat, aimed at mitigating the growing menace of wild animal incursions in the region, has run into uncertainty due to delays in felling and removing around 320 trees along the project corridor.A joint meeting of Forest officials, residents, elected representatives, and Agriculture department officials was recently held at Poovaranthode to review the project and discuss the future course of action. The project contractor was also present at the meeting, which was convened as the work was not progressing according to schedule.The project envisaged the installation of a 16-km solar hanging fence from Mannarpoyil to Olikkal, for which ₹1.25 crore had been sanctioned.
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