Human use areas in the Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

Human settlements within forest areas and their utilization of usufructs ar e a common occurrence in the Parks and Sanctuaries of India. Subsequent con flicts with conservation interests are common and many strategies to tackle these have been discussed and debated, This paper presents the historical background of the settlements within the Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and the need for a comprehensive effort to address the issues related to t hese.