After the forest range there are grandis (a variety of eucalyptus) that threaten the ecology of the area due to their dehydrating and quick-spreading character.

Leopards and Indian wild dogs are sometimes sighted at dusk or dawn,[5] tigers are an important animal of the park.

[6] The Old Kodaikanal–Munnar Road nearby is closed due to the growing population of wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, lion tailed macaque, gaur and Nilgiri langurs.

[5] The Forest Department provides opportunity to experience the beauty of Pampadum Shola National Park to the curious tourists and research fellows.

The adjacent villages beyond the National Park are Urkkad, Vattavada, Koviloor, and Kottakamboor, with its rich vegetable cultivations.