Conservation Leadership Course 2010

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With 11 years of experience in ground level conservation, anti-poaching, and rehabilitation work,  Tiger Watch has been able to put together the knowledge that can be invaluable to those making a sincere and serious effort towards conservation.

Why this program?

India is a land of rich biodiversity; there are various cultures and traditions which have worked in nurturing and preserving its natural wealth. However due to population explosion and its ever-increasing increasing needs and demands, there is increased pressure on the environment. The tradition of conservation is soon becoming extinct. It is not possible to return to those times but we can work on a new culture for conservation from what has been handed down to us since centuries.

The rural population still depends on forest resources, rivers and wildlife commodities for survival. Several species and ecosystems have come under severe threat due to depletion of resources and global warming.  Before we reach an irreversible crisis, we need to stop and start working towards conservation with a strategic approach.

Each individual can be a leader in evolving better and newer ways in conserving resources. Environment agencies are working towards this but most of the time, the centralized institutional system does not work at the ground level. For that, there needs to be interaction with people who are working in the field as they are the ones who have evolved and developed the means and measures to conserve nature with the available resources in the most efficient manner, understanding the ground realities. The motive of this program is to discuss the current scenario and thrash out new ideas and strategies…

Duration: May 24, 2010 to May 29, 2010

Program schedule

• *       Seven lecture sessions with prominent personalities who work at the ground level in various fields towards wildlife conservation
• *       Two visits to Ranthambhore National Park  for understanding the ecology of the tiger
• *       A visit to the Chambal river bank to understand the ecology of Gharials
• *       Visit to the Moghiya Tribe Education Program
• *        Interaction with ex-poachers
• *        Visit to the Prakritik Society
• *        Visit to a Village of the Moghiya tribals.

Program requirements

Applicants must be 18 years and above. The course is intended for people who are currently involved in conservation, students, wildlife writers, or simply those interested in wildlife conservation. The number of participants will not exceed 25. Participants have to make their own arrangements to reach Sawai Madhopur. The participants are expected to be present on May 24, 2010 i.e. the first day of the course.

For registration and details please contact:

Divya – 09166167005

Email: tigerwatchindia@yahoo.co.in

Web site: www.tigerwatch.net

Postal Address: Tiger Watch, Maa Farm, Sherpur Khilchipur, Ranthambhore Road , Distt. Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001