Organisers
Conservation India: A non-profit, non-commercial portal that aims to facilitate wildlife and nature conservation by providing reliable information and the tools needed to campaign effectively.
Duration of programme
11 May to 15 May, 2013
Venue
Sawai Madhopur, near Ranthambhore.You may view the map here
Background of the program
Tiger Watch has been a pioneer in wildlife conservation in Ranthambhore over the past decade. Its anti-poaching operations, reform projects and conservation models have inspired many to get involved in conservation activities. Hence, each year Tiger Watch organizes a workshop to facilitate wildlife enthusiasts on ground conservation work with interactive sessions and field trips.
Programme details
The programme will include speakers from forest department, ex-poachers and forest guards. It will consist of
- Six lecture sessions with prominent conservation experts
- A session with forest guards hearing their forest stories
- Two visits to Ranthambhore National Park to understand the ecology of the tiger
- Interaction with ex-poachers
- Cultural sessions
The core of the program will involve talks and close interactions with the following workshop leaders:
- Vidya Athreya: An ecologist who has worked for the last 8 years on interactions between a large cat (the leopard) and humans when they share the same space
- Dr. Govardhan Singh Rathore: Has more than 20 years of community conservation work to his credit and has helped in reform of several villages, a true icon in community conservation
- Nimesh Ved : Deeply involved with conservation issues at remote locations in Central and Northeast India
- Dharmendra Khandal: India's foremost spider expert, and a connoisseur of Rajasthan’s flora and fauna
Pre requisites for the program
- Applicants must be 18 years and above
- Course is intended for people currently involved in conservation, students, wildlife writers, or those interested in wildlife conservation.
- Number of participants will not exceed 25
- Participants have to make their own arrangements to reach Sawai Madhopur
- Participants are expected to be present by noon of May 11, 2013 i.e. the first day of the course
Registration
Course fees is Rs. 16,000/- (including AC accommodation for the course period, meals, park safaris, local travels, field visits and course expenses)
A cheque or demand draft is to be drawn in favor of “Tiger Watch”
Last date of application
1 May, 2013
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