Appiko Movement Causes
In August 1983, Sirsi Taluk residents asked forest department to stop tree cutting in Bilegal forest, Hulekal range.
Villagers’ request ignored; contractors continued clearing trees, causing negative impacts.
Consequences included significant soil erosion and drying up of water sources.
Salkani village in Sirsi Taluk lost its vital forest area, affecting biomass supply for fuelwood, fodder, and honey.
Spice-garden farmers in Uttara Kannada faced hardship due to the loss of forested leaf manure.
Appiko Movement : Background, Objective, Place
Appiko Movement: The Appiko Movement started in 1983 in Karnataka, India, was a grassroots environmental effort led by Panduranga Hegde to stop deforestation in the Western Ghats. Inspired by the Chipko Movement, it involved local communities, especially women, who embraced trees to prevent their cutting, promoting sustainable forest use and conservation.
In this article, We have is about the Historical Background and Causes of the Appiko Movement, the Objective of the Appiko Movement, and many more.
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