Kanha, Madhya Pradesh, July 16, 2024
Over the past three days, the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has been conducting intensive capacity-building training sessions for its staff at the range level. These sessions are in preparation for the upcoming Annual Wildlife Count, a crucial event particularly focusing on herbivores. This tradition, overseen by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department (@minforestmp), has been a key part of wildlife conservation efforts for many years.
The Annual Wildlife Count, scheduled to take place from July 17th to 20th, 2024, is conducted every year during the monsoon season. The training sessions aim to equip the team with the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure accurate and effective wildlife monitoring. This preparation is essential for gathering reliable data, which plays a significant role in understanding and protecting the region’s diverse wildlife.
The Kanha Tiger Reserve shared the news on social media, stating, “For the past three days, we’ve been conducting #capacitybuilding training for our staff at the range level in preparation for the upcoming #AnnualWildlifeCount. The #AnnualWildlifeCount, particularly focusing on herbivores, is a longstanding tradition of the @minforestmp. We carry out this important exercise every year during the monsoon season. These training sessions are crucial for equipping our team with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure accurate and effective wildlife monitoring. Stay tuned for updates on the Annual Wildlife Count, which will take place from July 17th to 20th, 2024. Exciting times ahead as we work together to protect and understand our precious wildlife!”(Source: X).
These training sessions cover various aspects of wildlife counting, including survey techniques, data recording, and the use of technology in wildlife monitoring. By enhancing the skills of the staff, the Forest Department ensures that the wildlife count is conducted efficiently and yields valuable data for conservation strategies.
The Annual Wildlife Count is a critical exercise that provides insights into the population dynamics of herbivores and helps in making informed decisions for wildlife management. The data collected during this period aids in assessing the health of ecosystems and planning future conservation actions.
Stay tuned for updates on the Annual Wildlife Count, as Madhya Pradesh continues its efforts to protect and preserve its precious wildlife heritage.
