Saturday, July 26, 2008
Northern tree shrew.
This had been caught, earlier during the very day of taking the picture, with a trap at Tuipang in June 2008.
John Parr's Mammals of Thailand says of the species - Head and body: 16-20 cm Tail: 15-20 cm Separated from all treeshrews apart from Common Treeshrew by comparatively large size and having a long, slender, bushy tail which is as long as the head and body. Usually has a pale stripe on each shoulder. Distinguished from Common Treeshrew by lighter brown pelage colour. The head and body are marginally smaller than that of the Common treeshrew, which is difficult to pick out in the field.
We thank Aparajita Dutta and Kashmira Kakati for guiding with identification.
For details - nimesh.ved@gmail.com
Trip to the Aizawl State Museum.
Mammals –
1. Vahluk Giant flying squirrel.
2. Sahmaitha Ferret Badger.
3. Sahuai Slow loris.
4. Saphu Pangolin.
5. Keipui Tiger.
Birds –
1. Vakul Racket tailed drongo.
2. Vavu Hume’s pheasant.
3. Tahngai Short eared owl.
4. Vahui Green pigeon.
5. Vara Darter.
Traps -
1. Thangchep – for squirrels.
2. Sahdal Thang – for terrestrial birds.
3. Vaithang – for rats.
Casque of a Wreathed hornbill.
We thank the staff of the museum for their cooperation and Pu P Sangkhuma in particular for permissions to put in time in the museum and take photographs of select exhibits.
We thank Aparajita Datta for help with identification.
For details contact – Nimesh.ved@gmail.com .
Monday, July 21, 2008
Partnerships towards conservation.
These are -
A. Motivation campaign organized by the Mara Students Organization (MSO) at Tuipang during February 2008.
B. 26th General Conference of the Mara Thyultia Py (MTP) at Zawngling during March 2008.
C. General Conference cum Environment and Forest Awareness Campaign by the Forest Staff Association (FSA) at Saiha during April 2008.
D. Saiha group conference of the Young Mizo Association (YMA) at Tuipang during April 2008.
We take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to all our partners.
For details contact nimesh.ved@gmail.com
First step with participants
A. Introduction to Samrakshan and Conservation Education and Awareness.
- Powerpoint presentation. (Samrakshan's obectives, Samrakshan's approach to conservation education and awareness, Environment education activities undertaken by various organizations)
- Screening of film on Point Calimere.
- Showcasing books on Conservation Education and Awareness.
- Power point presentation. (Methods and findings of Samrakshan's survey in Saiha region.)
- Screening of film on Nagarahole.
- Power point presentation. (Protected Areas and Important Bird Areas in Mizoram, State Animal and Bird of Mizoram)
- Colouring primate sketches.
- Sharing primate booklet.
Our programme participants consist of -
- Approximately 500 students in select middle schools (classes5, 6, 7 & 8) at Saiha, Phura and Tuipang.
- Members of local institutions – MTP, Village Council members and Forest department personnel at Phura and Tuipang.
We take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all our programme partipants.
For details contact nimesh.ved@gmail.com
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Agreement with Don Bosco School Saiha
We have entered into an agreement with Don Bosco School Saiha for a period of one year beginning 1st April 2008.
Under this agreement Samrakshan Trust will work towards organizing Conservation Education and Awareness programmes at Don Bosco School Saiha on a structured basis.
The Objective of this agreement is to augment interest and awareness levels of select students and teachers of Don Bosco School Saiha on Environment and Conservation issues.
The agreement to this affect was signed by Fr. Nelson Joseph on behalf of Don Bosco School Saiha and Mr. Nimesh Ved on behalf of Samrakshan Trust.
Contact: nimesh.ved@gmail.com