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The Telangana government has issued a Section 4 notification to declare the 280-acre Sardarnagar Proposed Reserve Forest in Rangareddy district as a Reserve Forest. The move revives a proposal pending for nearly 25 years and strengthens legal protection against encroachments.

A Forest Beat Officer was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly extorting Rs 50,000 from farmers after threatening to register criminal cases over damage to an avenue plantation. Police acted after the affected farmers lodged a complaint against the official

Unconfirmed reports of a tiger being shot dead by poachers along the Nizamabad‑Jagtial border have raised alarm among forest officials. With two tigers currently settled in the region, the Adilabad forest department is planning to rope in the police for intelligence support to strengthen anti‑poaching measures.

Telangana Forest Department ordered a major reshuffle, transferring multiple IFS officers across districts including Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad. The administrative move aims to streamline forest governance, with new postings assigned across Telangana’s forest circles and divisions

The All India Tiger Estimation 2026 survey has been completed in Telangana, recording 994 pieces of evidence of tigers and other carnivores. Conducted between January 19 and 25 across 32 districts, the survey also documented 552 signs of mega herbivores.

The Forest Department has intensified safety measures following reports of tiger movement in several districts. Expert committees, trap cages, trackers, thermal drones and camera traps have been deployed, while villagers have been advised to restrict movement in sensitive areas.

More than 15,000 snakes were rescued across Telangana last year, with over half being venomous. Data from Friends of Snakes Society show rising snake–human encounters in Hyderabad’s expanding urban areas, especially along the Outer Ring Road.

Telangana Forest Department plans to set up three professional wildlife rescue teams at Amrabad, Kawal, and Warangal to manage wild animals entering human areas. Each team will have trained personnel, specialized vehicles, equipment, and medical kits to ensure animal and human safety

The Telangana Forest Department has called on citizens, students, NGOs, and wildlife lovers to join the All-India Tiger Estimation 2026, a massive wildlife survey led by WII and NTCA. Registrations are open until November 22, with participants required to commit for seven days and trek up to 12 km daily.

The GHSPCA is constructing a multi-speciality animal hospital and shelter in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, slated for completion by July 2026. The facility will offer free treatment to rescued animals and birds.

With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Forest officials in Adilabad have sought government approval for weapons and a forest police station at Sirichelma, citing repeated attacks by smugglers. They warned of rising threats, demoralisation, and alleged political support for smugglers disrupting forest protection efforts.

Forest officials in Kumram Bheem Asifabad allegedly abducted a farmer and left his wife alone in the forest, drawing criticism from former MLA Koneru Konappa. He demanded action and warned of public backlash if harassment of farmers continues.

Amid rising wild animal incursions in Telangana, the Forest Department has launched hands-on training in tranquiliser gun operations for field staff. The initiative covers dart firing, drug handling, and animal rescue, aiming to prevent mishaps during wildlife containment efforts.

Telangana's deemed forest identification survey is yet to gain momentum, with just over two months left to submit a report to the Centre. The delay, caused by initial committee formation issues, puts pressure on the newly reconstituted expert panel

With no resident tigers in Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana Forest Department plans to relocate five tigers from Maharashtra’s Tadoba Reserve. The NTCA is expected to assess the habitat in early July before granting final approval for the translocation.

Tribal families in Kothagudem accuse forest officials of demanding bribes and later assaulting women despite receiving payment. Telangana Jagruthi and Adivasi groups visit Iravendi village, vowing legal action after disturbing accounts of physical abuse and threats over podu land cultivation

Relocation of wildlife ruled out, setting up enclosures a viable option, says a forest official

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