Cauvery - MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuaries

Vasanth Reddy, IFSDeputy Conservator of Forests,Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary

Large landscape of 1960 sq.km

Endemic and endangered Grizzled Giant squirrels, only few individuals left

River Cauvery, the lifeline

Excellent habitat for tiger and other wild animals

Only place in Karnataka, where Honey badgers are found

Acquisition of private enclosures within the protected areas.Bannane

Panchalane, Tokerai & Bejjalane

Camera trap, must in wildlife areas

Anti poaching camps

Division No. of APCs

Malai Mahadeswara WLS

30

Cauvery WLS 33

Adoption of Anti-poaching camps

Reduce local cattle by giving hybrid cows in lieu of local cattle as a incentive

Skill development programs

Computer training (ITES)

Automobile repairs

Electrical training

Tailoring

Welding, plumber work etc.

Nature Conservation Education Programme

Staff welfare...

Field staff insurance

Supporting education of children of anti poaching camp staff by providing scholarships.

Thank you