Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Kerala to Remove Illegal Forest Geotags from Google Maps
Kerala’s forest officials want to take away wrong map spots that show where people can go into protected forests.
They think these spots let people sneak in and hurt animals or get hurt themselves.
Rajesh Ravindran, the top forest boss, said the plan will keep everyone safe.
A district officer in Kozhikode already asked Google Maps to delete some spots.
The forest department will send a list of bad spots to Google so they can be removed.
Kerala Forest Department plans to delete illegally geotagged forest locations from online maps.
The move aims to curb illegal entry into sensitive ecological zones.
Rajesh Ravindran, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, said the action protects wildlife and human safety.
Kozhikode district officer M Joshil previously requested removal of Google Maps listings in reserve forests.
The list of offending locations will be submitted to map platforms for removal.
- Who
- Kerala Forest Department, Rajesh Ravindran, M Joshil
- What
- Removal of illegally geotagged forest locations from online maps
- When
- Soon, following submission of a final list
- Where
- Kerala forests, Kozhikode district
- Why
- To prevent illegal entry into sensitive ecological zones and protect wildlife and human safety
- Authority
- Kerala Forest Department
- Action
- Removal of illegal geotags
- Target Platform
- Google Maps
- Reason
- Prevent illegal entry and protect wildlife
- Key Person
- Rajesh Ravindran