The Karnataka State Cabinet has reportedly endorsed a proposal to designate six wildlife sanctuaries and areas around another sanctuary as ecologically sensitive zones, following Supreme Court verdicts and Union Ministry guidelines. The proposed areas include Bukkapattana Chinkara Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamasandra Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarahole and Kali Tiger Reserves, Kappatagudda, Anashi National Park, and areas around Cauvery Extended Wildlife Sanctuary. Additionally, the Cabinet approved guidelines for compensating individuals giving up land due to man-animal conflict or voluntarily offering land in wildlife corridors. The compensation varies based on factors such as location within the forest and ownership status, aiming to enhance forest cover and reduce conflict.