The woods are neither lovely nor deep in Karnataka State. Unfortunately, the State's forest wealth is diminishing by the day. Contradictory policies and lack of a comprehensive approach towards forest conservation are slowly turning the forests brown. Only a small portion of forests (protected areas such as national parks and sanctuaries), receive comparatively best protection, are in their pristine condition. The rest is saddled with several problems. There is a strong need to connect the urban people to the problem of forest destruction. The onus of conserving forests and wildlife, have been left to bureaucrats, corrupt politicians without considering urban centres, which draw abundant resources. Many projects such as mining, power and water supply (which result in destruction of forests and wildlife) largely cater to urban needs.