The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Geo-tagging of forest locations raises concerns over trespassing
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Aathira Haridas
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Forest officials in Kerala are concerned about the unauthorized geo-tagging of remote forest locations on Google Maps, which is encouraging illegal trespassing by tourists. The Forest department is seeking to remove these pins to prevent human-wildlife conflicts and protect protected areas.
The unauthorised geo-tagging of remote forest locations has become a concern for the State Forest department, as tourists are increasingly trespassing into forests and often getting lost in the wilderness.
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