Team: Saket Agasti - Assistant Conservation Officer
Bandu Uikey, Dilip Lanjewar – Field
Assistants
Highlights
· One anti-plastic programme to clean area adjoining road from Pipariya to Sillari
· One voluntary work project programme to build a compost tank for organic waste disposal at Kolitmara
· One voluntary work project to clean a water tank near Kolitmara
· 2 nature awareness rallies on July 29 at Kolitmara and Pipariya as part of Global Tiger Day celebrations
· Nature Conservation Day celebrated on 28 July at Ghatpendari
· Sapling plantation programmes organized in two villages
· Field assistant Bandu Uikey joined Forest Department staff on anti-poaching patrols on 2 occasions
· 13 environment education programmes -- attended by 424 students
· Organized 6 medical camps at which 260 patients were treated
· Organized village meetings at Kolitmara, Ghatkukda, Sawangi, Suwardhara to discuss village development issues through Village Eco-Development Committee (VEDC)
Conservation
On July 15, Dilip led a team of 20 villagers
from Sillari, Khapa and Pipariya to clean the plastic litter from the side of
the road which runs from Pipariya to Sillari Gate. This road is used by
tourists entering the Tiger Reserve as well as by villagers going from/to
Khapa. Often tourists and villagers throw away plastic wrappers, pouches and
bags along the road. This area is frequented by both wild animals and domestic
livestock and the plastic litter is often eaten by them. Besides clearing the
litter, our programme also aimed to promote awareness among the villagers about
the dangers of dumping litter carelessly. Photos below.
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On July 13 and 28, sapling plantation
was organized at Khapa and Sillari by Dilip. Villagers and Forest Department
staff joined the programme. Saplings of plants like karanj, sitafal, and jamun
were planted along the boundaries of the villages. The saplings were provided
by the Forest Department.
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| Planting saplings in Sillari |
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| Planting at Khapa; Forest Guard Thakre lends a hand |
On July 27, Bandu assisted
villagers in digging a compost pit for organic waste disposal at Kolitmara
village. Before the pit was prepared, villagers use to throw the organic waste,
including food leftovers, along the road. Building these tanks will help in
proper disposal of the waste and reduce the risks of wildlife being drawn
towards the village. Photos below.
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On July 7, Bandu and 7 villagers
cleaned a water tank in Kolitmara. The tank was built for use by the villagers
and their cattle. Bandu explained to the villagers the risks of not cleaning
the tanks regularly.
On July 29, we organized Global Tiger
Day celebration functions at Pipariya, Ghoti, Sillari, Khapa and Wagholi.
Participants went through their villages on bicycles and motor bikes chanting
slogans for tiger conservation. Forest department staff, VEDC members, women
from Self Help Groups (SHGs) and school children participated in the rally.
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| Rally in Ghoti |
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| Rally in Pipariya |
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| Rally and anti-plastic drive in Kolitmara |
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| Drawing event at Ghatpendari school on Global Tiger Day |
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On July 1, a VEDC meeting was organized
to discuss local issues of the villagers at Ghatkukda village. In the meeting, Range
Forest Officer (Saleghat) Mr. Deshpande and Bandu discussed various issues with
the villagers.
Similar meetings were organized at
Khapa, Wagholi, Suwardhara, Kolitmara and Kirangisarra.
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| VEDC meeting at Kolitmara |
On July 13 and 20, Bandu joined VEDC members and
Forest Department staff on patrols at West Pench. The team patrolled the
borders of villages and checked for illegal activities. No illegal activity was
detected on these patrols.
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| Patrol near Ghatpendari |
On July 13, Dilip took women members
of SHGs of Khapa, Wagholi and Sillari on a nature trail, where he spoke to them
about the environment and the need to preserve it. Similar nature trails were
organized by Bandu for children of villages of West Pench. Dates and other details are given in the table above.
Environmental Education Programmes
In July, we visited 13 schools to conduct programmes on
environment conservation in schools in our area of operations.
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| Bandu identifies insects on a nature trail - Ghatpendari |
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| Conservation class for students |
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| Ghatpendari: Bandu speaks to children about conservation in the presence of Forest Department staff |
IT Education Programme
Satpuda Foundation has been running a programme to introduce
computers to children living in the remote villages adjoining Pench Tiger
Reserve in both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The Foundation has installed
computers in 3 villages and hired a local trainer to impart computer skills to
the children. In Maharashtra, this programme is being implemented in Sawara,
with computers provided by us, and in Pipariya, using the school’s computers.
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| Nikhil teaching Microsoft Office to children in Pipariya |
Education Van Programme
There were 5 film shows on nature and wildlife conservation in
July. 250 students participated in them.
Mobile Health Unit (MHU)
There were 6 medical camps held
in July in which 260 patients were treated.
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