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.