Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Project Nilgiri Tahr / நீலகிரி வரையாடு திட்டம்

Ranges

Forest Ranges (43)

Ranges form the field-level backbone of the conservation network, bridging management and ground realities. There are 43 ranges within the Nilgiri Tahr landscape, each managed by a Range Officer who supervises beat guards, field staff, and frontline workers.

Functions of Ranges:

Conducting synchronized Nilgiri Tahr population surveys.
Implementing invasive species control programs (e.g., removal of wattle and eucalyptus).
Coordinating grassland restoration activities.
Monitoring human-wildlife interactions and mitigating conflicts.
Community engagement and eco-tourism initiatives.

By decentralizing responsibilities, ranges ensure timely responses to conservation challenges, especially in remote high-altitude habitats.