Hadapanagala corridor cleared for elephants (opens original article in a new tab)

The Sri Lankan government cleared the Hadapanagala elephant corridor to address human-elephant conflict, restoring a migratory route blocked by development and settlements. The move is part of a broader strategy to minimize clashes by enabling elephants to follow natural routes, with additional measures planned.

• Government cleared Hadapanagala elephant corridor to reduce human-elephant conflict
• Obstructed corridor caused increased elephant encounters with villages
• Restoring corridors is part of a three-tier strategy to improve coexistence