Wildlife Board declares 2,877 acres of forest land as protected reserve in Kalaburagi

The Karnataka State Wildlife Board has declared 2,877 acres of forest land in Allur (B) village of Chittapur taluk in Kalaburagi district as a protected reserve.

The decision was taken at a meeting convened by Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday. The forest was declared a protected reserve as it is surrounded by hills and lush greenery and serves as a habitat for wildlife such as leopards, wild boars, deer, wild sheep, wild cats, porcupines, and foxes.