ISSN : 0974-2336 Vol. 15, No.4, 2009

Orissa

a k a t a n r a K ENVIS CENTRE ON ECOLOGY OF EASTERN GHATS

Tamil Nadu

The ENVIS Centre on Eastern Ghats is a decentralized Environmental Information Centre established by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of on thematic issue of Ecology of Eastern Ghats

Volume - 15 Issue - 4 October - December, 2009

Editorial Content Editorial 1 The Status of Orchids in Kolli Hills of Eastern Tiger Population Trend in SBR 2 Ghats, their utilization and conservation was Salient Feature of the Zoo rules, 2009 2 Faunal Resources in Similipal 3 discussed in the previous newsletter. Faunal Biosphere Reserve, Mayurbhanj, Resources of Similipal Biosphere Reserve of Orissa, A part of Eastern Ghats Mayurbhanj, Orissa, of Eastern Ghats, their Bibliography 7 ENVIS Activities 7 distribution status and diversity including Forthcoming Events 7 threats and conservation measures are World Wildlife Week 8 discussed in this current newsletter. In addition to these information, Tiger Population Trend in Similipal Biosphere Reserve(SBR) from 1972 to 2002, Salient Features of the Zoo Rules 2009, Bibliography on Similipal, ENVIS Activities, Forthcoming Events and World Wildlife Week and it's celebrations are provided.

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ISSN No: 0974-2336 4. Fees for Application 5. Documents to be filled along with the application and Volume : 15, Issue : 4 Year: 2009 particulars it should contain Editorial Team 6. Power to make inquiries and call for information 7. Form of recognition Dr. Razia Sultana, ENVIS Coordinator 8. Renewal of recognition Dr. Prabhata Kumar Swain, Sr. Program Officer 9. Classification of zoos Mr. B.L.N. Murty, Program Officer 10. Standards and norms for recognition Mr. S.S. Murty, Team Member 11. Maintenance of Records and submission of Inventory Published by The Schedule The schedule describes about standards and norms to be EPTRI, Hyderabad. followed by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) to grant Supported by recognition to a zoo with due regard to the interest of Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), protection and conservation of wildlife. The standards and Government of India, New Delhi norms are as follows

HISTORICAL DATA OF TIGER 1. General requirements POPULATION IN SBR - 1972 TO 2002 2. Administrative and Staffing Pattern 3. Development and Planning 4. Animal housing, display of animals and animal enclosures 5. Upkeep and healthcare of animals 6. Veterinary and infrastructure facilities 7. Post-mortem and disposal of carcasses of animals 8. Euthanasia of the animals 9. Acquisition and breeding of animals 10. Research activities 11. Education and outreach activities 12. Visitors facilities

Form- I The form I is meant for the application to be used by zoo for Source: http://www.wildlifeorissa.in/projecttiger.html recognition and also extension recognition before three month of expiry. SALIENT FEATURES OF THE ZOO RULES, 2009 Form II This form consists of two parts, Part - A and Part - B. G. S. R. 807 (E).____ In exercise of the powers conferred by clauses (f) and (g) of Sub-section (1) of section 63 of the Part A (Proforma for Quarterly/ Annual Inventory Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (53 of 1972), and in Report): This is a format prescribed by CZA to be used by supersession of the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 1992, every zoo to maintain record of the births, acquisitions, except as in respect of things done or omitted to be done deaths and disposals of animals of each species. The before such supersession, the Central Government hereby inventory of the animals in the collection of each zoo, along th with the details mentioned above for each financial year makes 11 rules, 1 Schedule and 2 Forms on 11 November shall be submitted by 30th day of April of the ensuing year. 2009 as given below:- Part B (Proforma for Annual Inventory Report): This is a Rules format to be filled by every zoo for an annual report of its 1. Short title and commencement activities and compliance of the conditions stipulated by 2. Definitions CZA for each financial year to the Central Zoo Authority by 3. Application for Recognition the 30th day of June of the year. 2 EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol. 15, No.4, 2009 FAUNAL RESOURCES IN SIMILIPAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE, MAYURBHANJ, ORISSA, A PART OF EASTERN GHATS P. Girija Shankar Sethy Zoological Survey of India, Fire Proof Spirit Building, 27, J. L. Nehru Road, Indian Museum Complex, Kolkata-16 The Eastern Ghats are located between 7700 22' to 85 20' E River basin and drainage 00 longitudes and 11 30' to 21 0' N latitudes. It extend in a The Similipal forest is well-wooded, rolling, plateau with north-east south-west strike in the Indian Peninsula deep folds of hills, interlaced with numerous networks of covering an area of about 75,000 km2 with an average perennial streams and rivers. Most of the rivers pass width of 200 Km in the north and 100 Km in the south through undulating hills forming waterfalls like Joranda (Pullaiah, 2001). They extend over a length of 1750 Km (150m amsl) and Barehipani (400m amsl). There are, in all, between the rivers of and Vaigai along east cost. ten perennial streams flowing in all directions. Khadkei, Eastern Ghats mainly spreads through the states of Orissa, Gangahar, Sono, East Deo, Sanjo, Palpala, streams flow Andhra Pradesh and . The Similipal Biosphere towards east, joining river Bhudabalanga which drains into Reserve is the eight Biosphere Reserve (Notification no. the Bay of Bengal. Remaining streams like Khairi, 16/2/85 MAB CSC 22nd June, 1994, Govt. of Orissa, Bandhan, West Deo joins river Baitarani. Yet another river- Forest Dept.) in India is a part of Eastern Ghats. Salandi also originates from Similipal, finally draining into Location, Linkage and Area of Similipal Biosphere Bay of Bengal. Therefore Similipal has as its heritage a rich Reserve natural watershed. The study area lies in the north-east region of Orissa, 20º Phyto-diversity 17'- 22º 34' N latitude and 85º 40'- 87º 10' E longitudes, Similipal forests come under the broad category of North covering ca. 64% of Mayurbhanj District. There are two Indian Tropical Deciduous Forest with moist peninsular sal main entrances to Biosphere Reserve, one through (Shorea robusta) as the predominant species. According to Jashipur, in the north-east region and other through biogeographic classification by Rodgers and Panwar Pithabata, north-west region. The N.H. 5 (1988), the three hierarchical levels of planning units under (Kolkata–Chennai) passes through the northern part of the which Similipal has been classified are, Biogeographic biosphere reserve. The sprawling biosphere (2750 km² zone: Deccan peninsula; Biogeographic province: area) has core area (845.70 km²) while the rest forms the Chhotnagpur; and Biogeographic region: Mahanadian. buffer zone (1904.30 km²). Of the total area, about 1400 However, Similipal represents all the features of all the km² additional area forms Transitional zone (extending up four biotic provinces for which Orissa is the junction. to10 kms from the buffer line). Addition of 77 km² of Nato These provinces are eastern plateau Chhotanagpur, Lower conservation Forest, and 147 km² Satokoshia gangetic plain and Coast Line. The flora of Similipal is a Conservation Forest, has enhanced the total area of mixture of south Indian, north Indian and Andaman Similipal to 4374 km², as of now. The dense luxuriant species. Interestingly, few plants and some species of green cover extending up to highest mountain peak orchids are endemic to the reserve. The flora of Similipal (Khairiburu, 1166m. alt. above sea level), has forest is estimated to be 1076 species (Saxsena and characteristic North Indian Tropical Deciduous Forest Brahmam, 1989) besides, 94 species of Orchids with moist peninsular Sal (Shorea robusta) as the (representing 8% of the countries orchid diversity, with 4 predominant plant community. species as new reports from India). Further, 573 species of Meteorology medicinal plants also occur in this biosphere reserve. In Similipal, December / January happens to be the coldest Occurence of medicinal plants like Achyranthes, month, with mean minimum temperature ranging Andrographis, Cassia, Cinnamomum comphora, between 7.2°C to 11°C. Incidentally, the region witnessed Terminalia tomentosa, Kydia calysina etc. indicate floristic during mid January 2003 the minimum temperature potential of the region for medicinal plants (Swain & (1.5°C) and snow fall. May is the hottest month, with Nanda, 1997). Further, Similipal also is home to many rare mean maximum temperature ranging between 33.4°C and species of plants. The more economic species of trees in the 37.4°C (Srivastava and Singh, 1997). During hot reserve are Sal, Silk cotton, Arjun, Asan, Champa, summers, wind storms/thunderstorms are a common Eugenia, Diospyros, Madhuca and Bija etc. feature. The air is quite humid with relative humidity Faunistic Diversity always exceeding 70%. The rainy season is sultry, humid The Similipal biosphere reserve is a rich heritage of and falls between June – October. The southwest biological diversity. It is home to some of the charismatic monsoons bring nearly 90% of the total annual animals such as tigers, elephants, leopards, spotted deer precipitation. and mouse deer. It is also the treasure house for lavish population of wild fauna. The summary and details of total 3 EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol. 15, No.4, 2009 species so far known /observed and identified from the genera from Similipal (Sethy et al., 2007). Of which, SBR are given below. Similipal Biosphere reserve Pachliopata aristolochiae (common rose), Junonia represents a rich biodiversity of mostly hitherto orithya (Blue pansy), Parantica aglea (glassy tiger), unexplored invertebrate fauna. It is a natural home to a Danaus genuta (striped tiger) and Eurema brigitta (Small wide diverse array of invertebrate groups / communities, grass yellow) are common. Araneae (Spiders) study of due to its naturally diversified habitat. The dense, thick, Ramakrishna (2006) deals with as many as 18 species of close tree canopies and extensive grasslands favour spiders from the protected area belongs to 4 families abundance of various invertebrate and vertebrate fauna. (Araneidae and Clubionidae), 3 genera (Argiope, They inhabit different forest types and their habitats at Plexippus and rhene). Of Myriapoda (Millipedes various altitudes in the protected area. /Centipedes) present study helped to collect 3 species, The pioneering biological works/studies in Similipal are Chilopoda (centipedes) of Sclopendromorph & by Patra & Tripathy (1997), Satpathy, Pradhan & Nayak Geocentipedes and 1 species of Diplopoda [Millipedes (1985), Singh (1997) and Dutta (1997, 2003). Anon. (Juliform)] inhabit various habitats below stones, rotten (1999) have painstakingly gathered the research on barks and damp places. Scorpionida (Scorpions) occupy a Similipal Tiger Reserve, Zoological Survey of India, great range of habitats in this biosphere reserve. These are Kolkata too, as a part of its focus on Fauna of reports of its occurrence on littoral rock and rock slides, Conservation Areas primarily attempted exploration and burrows in soil, vegetation, under stones, bark of trees, documentation of faunal resources in the Similipal Tiger surface debris and cattle dung. Four species of Buthidae, Reserve (1987, 1989, 1991 & 2006). Ischnuridae and Scorpionidae scorpions have been collected in this biosphere reserve. Prostigmata (Mites) 1. Invertebrates occur in this reserve belonging to 3 families (Ixodidae, Invertebrate fauna in Similipal Biosphere Reserve is not Teranychidae and Phytoseiidae) and 8 species. well explored. The following are little information of A study of Sethy et al., (2007) records 20 species of land invertebrates (Ramakrishna, 2006), in buffer, core and and fresh water gastropods under 11 genera and 9 families. transition zone from the protected area. Of the Oligochaeta and Hirudinoidea are mostly occurring in this invertebrates, arthropods are the major invertebrates biosphere reserve. Earthworm (Lampito mauritii) and adapted to live in this reserve. They constitute the bulk of Leeches are common in this biosphere reserve in summer. invertebrate fauna followed by Malacofauna and Annelids. Among the arthropods reported, in this reserve, the insects 2. Vertebrates are more abundant than myriapods, arachnids and The richness of a species depends on its lower trophic level crustaceans. supporting a rich trophic/ niche level in the ecosystem. Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, crickets and locusts) are Besides, many other factors like protection from enemies generally vegetation feeders, mainly inhabit open /availability of roosting and breeding grounds with rich grasslands of the Biosphere reserve. A total of 41 species foraging habitat also help enhance species richness and of orthoptera belonging to family Terigidae, Gryllidea, diversity in the region. Our own field observations / Pyromorphidae and Acrididae of 18 genera were permissible collections and extensive literature search, on inventorized from this protected area. Hedotettix gracilis, Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Mayurbhanj, north Orissa, Phlaeoba infumata, Heteropternis respondens, yielded an impressive overall tally of 384 species of Stenocatantops splendens, Chondracris rosea are the vertebrates. However, more thorough explorative study common orthoptera fauna in Similipal. Odonates (Dragon may uncover additional interesting species from the vast and damselflies): In SBR, the availability of perennial and varied reserve. There lies lacunae/gaps in taxonomic water bodies, water holes and streams provide good study with regard to lower groups of vertebrate faunae- habitats for these insects. A study (Sethy et al., 2007)) herpetiles and fishes for not having their due share of records16 species of odonates belongs to 6 family attention. Therefore the present study aims fill such serious Libellulidae, Coenagrionidae, Lestidae Calopterygidae, gaps in taxonomic knowledge at species level. and Aeshnidae and 14 genera from this protected area. Mammals Coleoptera (Beetles) are abundant especially from the Few taxonomic studies exist on the whole gamut of fecal and or decaying matters in the reserve. Twenty two mammalian fauna, with fewer studies on lower groups of species of beetles belongs to family Cerambycidae, mammals (rodents). In all, 46 species from 10 orders and Chrysomelidae, Agridae of 12 genera are reported from 19 families of mammals have been reported from the the reserve. Monolepta signata, Aphthona nigrilabris are reserve (ZSI, 1995). Notably, Similipal is famous for its mostly abundant in this reserve. Lepidoptera (Butterflies) large cat’s family (tigers and leopards), besides herbivores fauna in Similipal is dominated by the family like of elephant, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar etc. Nymphalidae followed by Papilionidae, Pieridae, Southern Similipal hill tract (Upper Barahkamda, Lycaenidae and Hesperiidae. Till now 54 species of Devasthali and Meghasani) covered with luxuriant butterflies were reported, belongs to 5 families and 32 vegetation / stretch of lush green grasslands, undisturbed 4 EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol. 15, No.4, 2009 habitat exhibits one of the richest herbivorous faunal International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora diversity within the reserve. Interestingly enough, the and Fauna (CITES). Common species available are (toad) reserve serves home to some of the endemic species like Bufo melanostictus, (frog) Rana tigerina, R. limnocharis, Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica) and Common Tree futher, Microhyla ornata, Ramnella variegata, Shrew (Anathana elliot) [Alfred and Chakraborty, 2002]. Limnonectes keralensis and Tomoptena rolandae occur Of 46 species of mammals reported from SBR 38 species rarely. Philautus similipalensis - Bush Frog new to are included under different scheduled fauna of Wildlife science, apparently endemic species reported from the Protection Act, 1972. study area (Dutta, 2003). Avifauna Fishes The avifauna in the vast reserve is very rich and varied, Nekton fauna in the reserve has not been studied / comprising of about 258 species as reported (SBR, 1999; inventorised / nor has had its due share of attention. As a ZSI, 1995). This large array of avifauna diversity falls result / despite its rich watershed and profusion of pools, under an equally large array of 18 orders and 49 families. streams and rivers etc. varying from muddy to rocky beds / The group also enjoys the pride of harboring some of the gentle to rapid water current and shallow water to deep Himalayan birds (Heart spotted Woodpecker, Himalayan gorges etc. only 31species have been recorded . Fish fauna, Tree Pie, Short-bill Mountain Thrush and Yellow backed in the region is known to harbour interesting piscine Sunbird). The whole gamut of avifauna comprises of group/elements, characteristics of Himalayan hill streams residential - 189 species, migratory - 60 species, local (Tor pititora, Tor tor). Despite of common occurrence of migratory- 6 species and 3 rare species (ZSI, 1995). Mahseers there exist no specific studies on this group Members of family muscicapidae (babblers, flycatchers, fishes. Yet another group, Nemacheilus (Schistura dayi robbins - 44 species) dominate, followed by accipitridae and Schiststura scaturigina) also inhabits the rapid (hawks, kites and vultures-22 species). The reserve is also running waters of the reserve (Sethy et al., 2009), adjusting famous for its Hill Myna population, one of the 6 species of themselves constantly to any fluctuation in microhabitat or mynas found in SBR. Capturing of the celebrated myna by ecological niche. the tribals, for selling in and out the country at lucrative Household settlements, Population and Socio- prices for its excellent imitating quality. Of SBRs large economic conditions avifaunal diversity of 258 species, over 187 species fall The human habitations within and around the S.B.R (4,374 under the scheduled fauna of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. km.²) markedly influence the occurrence, distribution and Reptiles abundance of various biotic resources - both plants and The reserve is poor / depaurate in herpetofaunal animals, within the reserve. The core zone in the protected (Ophiofauna) wealth, profile as evidenced from major area has only 4 villages (Jamuna, Kabatagahi, Jenabill and regional reports / documentation’s. Nevertheless, a much Bakua), 61 in the Buffer zone and ca.1200 in transitional thorough explorative study will certainly yield an equally area. The total human population within the reserve is good tally of reptiles in the reserve for it has conducive about 4.5 lakh (Census Data, 1991). Of these, 73.44% are habitat/ ecology / varied vegetation. Out of 110 reptiles tribal, 5.21% are Schedule castes and 21.35% are other found in Orissa (including sea turtles) 37 species, are castes. The tribals are mainly Kolha, Kandha, Khadia, known to occur in SBR, occupying varied Santal and Bathadi, etc. The population within and outside macro/microhabitat sprawling across the reserve. Among the sanctuary are highly dependent on the reserve for their 19 species of poisonous and non-poisonous (3 basic necessities like fire wood, timber and a number of species are fossorial, 4 species arboreal, 8 species other minor forest produce for their economic substenance. terrestrial and 4 species are semi-aquatic), 10 species The tribal living in and around Similipal depend heavily on Rock/ Garden Lizards, Chameleons etc., 3 species of forest for their fuel needs wood and other forest produce Turtles, 1 species of Crocodile and 4 species of Skinks. flowers, arrowroot, gums, resins, honey, fibers and Twenty two of 37 species of reptiles are scheduled. medicinal herbs. Conservation in Similipal is confined to some megaspecies Threats and Conservation Measures of reptiles mugger crocodile, the three species of turtles and Despite a near four decade long history of state endeavours few species (Python and King Cobra) and lizards at biological conservation, perhaps the first protected area (Varanus), furthermore, the micro species are yet to have in India’s natural conservation history /efforts the uniquely their own share of attention. endowed natural habitat located in North Orissa, has also Amphibians had its share of environmental problems / threats like The amphibian fauna in SBR (19 spp) is expected to be anthropogenic pressure , habitat loss, akhand shikar etc. much more rich taking into consideration its varied Similipal is quite useful for everyone but it is not free from vegetation types and water bodies, inspite of all these there problems. The growing population of 65 villages located too is the danger of their loss due to forest fire. There are within the core / buffer zone of the sanctuary is poses one of two edible species of frogs found in SBR (R. crassa and R. greatest challenge to its existence. The rapid loss and tigerina) included in Appendix –II of the Conservation of deterioration of habitat through anthropogenic pressure, 5 EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol. 15, No.4, 2009 forest fires, jhumming practices, Akhand Shikar Ibid (1995). Fauna of Similipal Tiger Reserve. Pp.105- [traditional mass killing of wildlife during Chaitra 127. In: Fauna of Conservation Areas, 8, Fauna of Tiger Sankaranti during April to May by the local tribals] in Reserve (Sundarban, Palamau, Similipal and Manas), Dir Similipal Biosphere Reserve are the major threats to both Z. S. I., Calcutta. precious wildlife and its overall ecology. People inside and Patro, S.N and Triphaty P.C (1997). Similipal a natural outside the sanctuary are very much dependent on it and habitat of unique biodiversity, Similipal: a natural habitat thus affecting the capacity of forest by removing the of unique Biodiversity, Orissa Environmental Society, firewood, timber and a number of minor forest produce. BBSR Pp.128-134. Ultimately driving the biosphere to a biodiversity deficit Pullaiah T. (2001). Eastern Ghats.In; Ecosystems of India, state, thus defeating the very aim of all long term ENVIS, Zool. Surv. India, Kolkata, pp 372-386. protection/conservation measures. Ramakrishna, Siddiqui S. Z, Sethy P.G.S and Das S. The growing human habitation in and around S.B.R (2006). Faunal diversity in Similipal Biosphere reserve, influence the distribution / abundance of faunae, as they Orissa. Conservation Series-, Z. S.I, Kolkata, 1-84. are disturbed by the humans in various ways. Ecotourism, through unrestricted tourist inflows to the reserve, also Singh, L.A.K (1997). Wild life research in Similipal, Pp substantially affects the forest. This disturbance is 105–112. In: Similipal: A natural habitat of unique affecting the natural distribution and behaviors pattern of Biodiversity. Orissa environmental society, Bhubaneswar. higher animal groups in the reserve and therefore need to Satpathy, B.N., Pradhan, K.C. and Nayak, B.K. (1985). be regulated. Preservation of Natural Gene Pool of Tassar Silkworm Invertebrates, a heterogeneous group of diverse fauna, are Antheraea mylitta Drury in Similipal. In: Patro, S. N. and the most important component of the forest fauna, both in Mitra (eds.).Conservation of Similipal in its wilderness, number of species and biomass. Because of small size and Orissa Environmental Society, Bhubaneswar, Pp.61-68. modest of the invertebrates, ecological niches occupy by Sethy, P.G. S, Prajyoti Sahu, and S.Z. 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International Research Institute, Hyderabad during 16 -27 Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 1(5): 192-197 November 2009 for participants of Sri Lanka. The ENVIS Coordinator was the Course Director for the Thatoi, H. N., S. K. Panda, S. K. Rath and S. K. Dutta. 2008. Anti-microbial Activity and Ethno-medicinal Uses program. of some Medicinal Plants from Similipal Biosphere 5. Training of Trainer (ToT) program on “Biomedical Reserve, Orissa. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 7(3): Waste Management” was organized at 260-267 Environment Protection Training and Research Mishra, R. K., V. P. Upadhyay and R. C. Mohanty. 2008. Institute on 18th November 2009. The program was Vegetation Ecology of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, sponsored by Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Orissa, India. Applied Ecology and Environmental Board. Research, 6(2): 89-98 Routh, S. D. and S. K. Panda. 2010. Ethno-medicinal Plant Resources of Mayurbhanj District, Orissa. Indian Journal FORTHCOMING EVENTS of Traditional Knowledge, 9(1): 68-72 Date : 25-26 March, 2010 Reddy, C. D., C. Pattnaik, A. Mohapatra and A. K. Biswal. Title : National Seminar on Application of 2007. Phyto-sociological Observation of Tree Diversity of Geomatics in Climatology Tropical Forest of Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Orissa, Venue : Tiruchirapalli, Tamilnadu India. Taiwania, 52(4): 352-359 Organizer : Bharathidasan University Website : http://www.bdu.ac.in/events/ge/geosem.htm

Date : 19 - 20 March, 2010 Title : National Seminar on Climate Change, Adaptation and Mitigation : The Way Ahead Venue : Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Organizer : Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies http://mayurbhanj.nic.in/photos/similipal%20river.jpg Website : http://www.xidas.in 7 EPTRI - ENVIS Newsletter Vol. 15, No.4, 2009

WILDLIFE WEEK 2009 meeting held in the town hall. Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC), southern division, Satyabrata With a view to preserve the fauna of India, particularly to Sahu, Regional Chief Conservator of Forests (RCCF) take urgent steps to prevent extinction of any species, the J.P.Singh, Berhampur MLA R.C.C.Patnaik and Government of India established an Indian Board of Wild Berhampur DFO, A.K.Jena attended the meeting as Life (IBWL) in 1952. The Board has since been doing guests. pioneering work to arouse public consciousness in favor of wildlife preservation. In order to arouse a general awakening in the common man in favor of protection of wildlife, the IBWL decided to observe the Wildlife Week from October 2 - 8 every year. Every year around this time (October 2 to 8) Wildlife Week is celebrated by governments, environmentalists, activists to accelerate the awareness of wildlife conservation among people. In Hyderabad, Thousands of visitors including school children, tourists and local families are thronging the Nehru Zoological Park, which is country’s first lions safari park, during the celebrations of World Wildlife Week. Forest Department of Andhra Pradesh has organized many competitions such as “Quiz on Nature and Wildlife” and on Creative touch: Children taking part in a poster design the spot painting competition to spread awareness about contest on the theme ‘Our rich biodiversity’ organized by wildlife and the need to protect the animals. “Wildlife week Regional Museum of Natural History to mark the Wildlife has completed its 53rd year this time. We also celebrated this Week in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. event in remembrance of Mahatma Gandhi since he always Source: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/08/stories/ talked about the welfare of wildlife and following his 2009100855200200.htm footsteps we also want a better deal and life for the animals. In Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, Wildlife Week celebrations We have also come up with the concept of artificial makes more sense to a district like Nagapattinam, which insemination so that the rarely found species don’t become hosts the only Ramsar site for wetlands in Tamilnadu and extinct from this world,” said Hitesh Sharma, Principal is dotted by the largest patch of dry evergreen forests on Chief Conservator of Forests, Andhra Pradesh. The the east coast. Stating this at the valediction ceremony of enthusiastic participation of children, almost every day the Wildlife Week celebrations here at the A.D.M. during the week long celebrations of Vanya Jeev College for Women on Tuesday, Thirunavukkarasu, Mahatosav, has encouraged the organizers here. For the Wildlife Warden and District Forest Officer, defined elocution competition, the topics varied from “Future of wildlife as one that would include both “uncultivated Tigers in India” and “Rivers, Our Lifeline and How to save flora and undomesticated fauna.” He invoked the these?” “Do the Rivers and Wild Animals have a future?” symbolism of observing wildlife week from Gandhi and “Role of Mankind in Saving Nature”. Jayanthi on October 2 leading up to October 8, and the Source: http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india- essence of its awareness. Presiding over the function, A. news/wildlife-week-in-hyderabads-nehru-zoological- Annadurai, District Revenue Officer, who picked up park_100104187.html# anecdotes from history, said that rulers in the past In another function at Berhampur, Orissa, a rally was protected nature by planting trees. Collector C. organized in the city to observe wildlife week on Munianathan, in his keynote address, spoke of the Wednesday. This rally was organised by the Berhampur spiritual mornings in ecology by pointing to sanctified forest division. School students and members of social vegetation called “Sthala Viricham” unique to each organizations took out a ‘padayatra’ in the morning urging temple. people of the city to become conscious of the need to Source: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/10/14/ protect natural flora and fauna. It culminated in a public stories/2009101453150300.htm From: To Book-Post ENVIS Coordinator Sri...... ENVIS Centre on Eastern Ghats, Environment Protection Training and Research ...... Institute,(EPTRI) ...... 91/4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032, A.P., India ...... Ph.:+91-040- 23001241, 23001242, 23006472 Fax No: +40 - 23000361, Pin:......

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