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Anamalai Tiger Reserve – Pollachi ANAMALAI TIGER RESERVE – POLLACHI ABOUT CIRCLE: ANAMALAI TIGER RESERVE is the 29th and one of the four Tiger Reserves in TamilNadu. It forms part of the Southern Western Ghats. It lies South of the Palakkad gap in the Southern Western Ghats. The extent of the Tiger Reserve as per notification by Government of Tamil Nadu is Core Area 958.59 sq.km, Buffer Area 521.28 sq.km. ATR is located geographically between the longitudes 76 49.3’ and 77 21.4’E and latitudes 10 13.2’ and 10 33.3 N. Anamalai Tiger Reserve was originally a territorial division known as Coimbatore South Forest division which was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 1976. 108 sq.km. area of Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary declared as National Park as per G.O. Ms. No. 58, E&F (FR V) dept. dt. 23.01.1989. It forms part of the Anamalai Parambikulam Elephant Reserve declared in 2003. The Wildlife sanctuary was declared as Tiger Reserve in April 2007 and declared as a critical Tiger habitat in December 2007. There are Two Forest Divisions with Head Quarters at Udumalpet and Pollachi which were formed in April 2010 and November 2010 respectively. Tiger Conservation Foundation has been established in March 2010 as per Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Section 38X. The Steering Committee of the Foundation has been Constituted in February 2008. The Governing Body of the Foundation Originally Constituted in September 2008 has been reconstituted in September 2015-2016 The Executive Committee of the Foundation originally Constituted in September 2008 has been reconstituted in February 2016. As per G.O.Ms. No. 199, E&F (FR V) dept. dt. 13.08.2012, a combined notification for Core and Buffer Zone of Anamalai Tiger Reserve has been issued as follows: 1) Critical Tiger Habitat (Core Zone) - 958.59 sq.km. 2) Buffer Zone - 521.28 sq.km. Total -1479.87 sq.km. In accordance with the comprehensive guidelines for Tiger Conservation and Eco Tourism notified by the Government tourism areas in Anamalai Tiger Reserve has been identified and report furnished to PCCF in September 2012. As per the Tourism Guidelines Local Advisory Committee of Anamalai Tiger Reserve was constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu in November 2012. So far, two meetings of the Local Advisory Committee have been conducted. Tiger Conservation plan for Anamalai Tiger Reserve for the period from 2014-15 to 2023-24, has been approved by the National Tiger Conservation Authority in March 2015. Tourism plan for Anamalai Tiger Reserve prepared as part of the Tiger Conservation plan has been approved by the Local Advisory Committee also. Anamalai Tiger Reserve falls in four revenue taluks namely; Pollachi, Valparai in Coimbatore District and Udumalpet in Tiruppur District and Kodaikanal taluk in Dindigul District in the State of TamilNadu. Grass Hills in Valparai Range and Karian Shola in Ulandy Range are two of the 39 Serial Sites of Western Ghats included in the World Heritage Site List in the year 2012. IMPORTANT TOURIST SPOTS: Grass Hills Karian Shola Grass Hills Distance From Coimbatore: Tiruppur Division: Thirumoorthy Temple – Thirumoorthy Hills - 45 km and 20km from Udumalpet. Crocodile Form – Amaravathy – 96 km and 28km from Udumalpet. Punganodai View Point – 83km and 15 km from Udumalpet. Kattalai Mariamman Temple at Kodanthur – 96 km and 28 km from Udumalpet. Pollachi Division: TopSlip - 76 kms and 36 km from Pollachi. Chinnakallar – 120 km and 75 km from Pollachi. Aliyar Dam - 64 km and 24 km from Pollachi. (Outside Tiger Reserve) Nirar Dam – 120 km and 80 km from Pollachi. (Under the Control of PWD) Sholayar Dam - 125 km and 85 km from Pollachi. (Under the Control of PWD) Nallamudi – Pooncholai view point - 135 km and 30 km from Valparai. Monkey Falls – 64 km and 24 km from Pollachi. Tour Route Map from Coimbatore: Pollachi is a beautiful place located in the Coimbatore Rural District of the Tamil Nadu. As per the area it is considered as the second largest town in the District after Corporation of Coimbatore. The tourists from different parts of India come here to explore the pleasant climate prevailing throughout the year. As far as the centre of attractions is concerned it is known for its markets, especially for Coconut, fresh vegetables and cattle. The Coconut Market in Pollachi is a Asia's largest of its kind. The central part of Kerala gets the major part of the vegetables from Pollachi. In addition to that the cattle market of Pollachi is the biggest of its kind in southern India. 1.3 PROTECTION Anamalai Tiger Reserve falls in the revenue districts of Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Dindigul districts Effective protection measures are under taken to protect the Tiger and its co predators and other wild animals. The major problem faced in the Tiger Reserve is the operation of interstate Sandalwood smugglers, Ganja cultivators, Poachers, etc., These problems are being effectively tackled through functioning of 37 Anti-Poaching Camps located in the interior and vulnerable areas. Floating camps have been formed to monitor the movement of Anti-social elements, poachers, smugglers, etc.,. To tackle problems like Human Wildlife Conflicts, Forest Fires, etc., Disaster Management Centres have been established in Valparai and Chinnar. Two Toll free numbers one at Pollachi (04259-232525) and another at Iyerpadi (04253-223222) have been installed to receive information from the public regarding man animal conflicts, fire and about movement of smugglers. Wireless communication network has been strengthened by installing new sets and posting personnel at each wireless stations. Tribal upliftment in Anamalai Tiger Reserve: There are Six Tribal Communities (VIZ) Malasar, Malaimalasar, Kadar, Muduvar, Pulayar and Eravalar with the population of nearly 6000 living in 35 Settlements. The Tribal have been involved in all the aspects of administration. There is a Tribal residential School functioning at Topslip with the students strength of 82 (47 boys, 35 girls) from standard 1 to 8th. All basic facilities are provided to the Students. Visit of Former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to Tribal Students on the occasion of Children’s Topslip in Oct 1961 Day on 14.11.2016 at Topslip Elephant Camp at Kozhikamuthi: A Departmental Elephant Camp with 24 (one Calf elephant received from Karamadai Range of Coimbatore Division and one Kumki namely Pari return back to Anamalai Tiger Reserve from Sadivayal Elephant Camp of Coimbatore Division.) Elephants functioning at Kozhikamuthi in Ulandy Range. The Services of the Elephants are utilized for joy ride, monsoon patrolling, and for Kumki operations. Crocodile Farm at Amaravathy: There are 101 crocodiles at present maintained at the Amaravathy Crocodile farm for conservation of rare species, education and tourist purpose. At present, fish and beef are supplied to the Crocodiles as feeding items. While fish is being supplied by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation, beef is procured through open tender system. This is one of the important Tourists attractions in Tiruppur division. 3. Forest Types in Anamalai Tiger Reserve In Anamalai Tiger Reserve, there are five forest types as follows 1. Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest 2. Semi Evergreen Forest 3. Grass Land Vegetation 4. Moist Deciduous Forest 5. Montane Green Shola Forest I. WILD ANIMALS AND BIRDS: II. FLORA III. Orchid: IV. Note on H.F.A. Hugo Wood – The Pioneer in Raising Teak Plantation Teak Plantation in Anamalais has been attempted since 1856. Teak planting as a regular measure was started under Mr. Wood’s working plan in 1919. Between 1912-1915 an area of about 45.33 ha. Was clear felled and planted with teak and Rosewood by Fischer near Topslip. Hugo Wood, who succeeded Fischer, carried out experiments on artificial regeneration of teak near Mount Stuart and Ulandy Valley in 1916 and 1917. The Topslip – Parambikulam plateau was a fine natural teak forest. When the British rulers discovered its potential in the 18th Century, they set in motion indiscriminate exploitation of teak for military needs in the 19th Century. When teak supplies dwindled and its prices increased, a special officer was appointed to investigate and report. He reported that the Mount Stuart Block in Topslip had an abundant supply of teak and recommended its speedy exploitation. When the control of the area reverted to Civil administration in 1853, the Officers in charge concerned at the poor rate of regeneration started experimenting on artificial regeneration. None succeeded. Like H.F.A. Hugo Wood, who took over as Forest Officer of the District at the turn on the century, refused to be discouraged by his predecessor’s lack of success and continued with his experiments. The site he chose was the Ulandy valley near Topslip, where he had a bungalow called ‘Mount Stuart’ or ‘Glass bungalow’. This has been renovated recently. Wood came to the conclusion that drop from trees overhead was inimical to the growth of seedlings below. He proved that teak could be raised successfully and at a reasonable cost. Provided it is raised as a plantation after the existing forest is cleared and burnt. Cultivation practices such as dibbling and weeding are adopted. Wood died in Ootacamund (Nilgiris District) in the year 1933 and as per his wish his body was brought to Topslip and buried at the place close to where his bungalow stood. His 1916 plantation has been left to stand as a living memorial to his memory. The Latin inscription on his grave says did not need much encouragement for his successors to follow his example and convert this sea of wild teak into orderly rows of hand raised teak. Mr. Wood was in charge of Coimbatore South Division from September 1915 and in 1917 when he was appointed as Working Plan Officer to carry out the preparation of Working Plan Report for Mount Stuart Forests, in addition to his other duty.
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