Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Dear Friends in Thailand, Please let me know if it would be wise for the Rhino and other animals to be sent to the Thailand Zoological Park. Any objectionswith details should be sent immediately so that we can forward them to the Central Zoo authority and block the process if necessary. Please read the news report below and mail your suggestions. Thanks. Azam Siddiqui The Telegraph, Guwahati, 13 July, 2005 Link: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050713/asp/guwahati/story_4981484.asp Thais come looking for rhino A STAFF REPORTER July 12: Officials from the Thailand Zoological Park Organisation, the apex body of zoos in that country, will visit the Assam state zoo towards the end of this month for discussions on exchange of animals and issues concerning wildlife conservation. The visit has been on the cards ever since a couple of Assam state zoo officials, including divisional forest officer Narayan Mahanta, went to Thailand and Singapore last year on a similar mission. The Thailand organisation has informed the state zoo that their official will visit Assam on July 28. However, a detailed itinerary will be sent later. On top of the agenda to be discussed by the officials of the two countries is the exchange of zoo inmates. Thailand is willing to spare three chimpanzees and two orangutans in exchange for a male rhino. On its part, the Assam zoo is interested in acquiring a chimpanzee, generally great crowd-pullers, and has been talking to zoos in the country for one. " We hope we can reach an understanding on the exchange as well as some conservation issues, " an official said. However, officers foresee complications in giving away a male rhino. " Sending a rhino to a foreign country involves complications such as health and alien habitat, " the official said. " Plus, the rhino is the state animal and a lot of emotions are involved in sending the animal from here. " Permission from Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is also required to send or receive animals and the CZA would be very careful in giving permission, especially in cases involving a foreign country. The Thais are also looking to gain from Assam zoo's expertise in rhino management while the state zoo would like to share the Thais' experience in caring for leopards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Hi Azam, The chance that the orangutans to be exchanged with Indian animals are those illegally imported into Thailand in the past few years is very big. As a matter of fact there are only a few orangutans legally kept (5 with the ZPO) and around 40 with the Safariworld Zoo. I don't think they will be the ones to be given up... I wonder also where they will get the chimps from, they too are not registered in large numbers in Thailand, as a matter of fact their number is less than 10 in the official zoo count... So the big question is where do these animals come from really? Edwin Wiek - Wildlife Friends of Thailand www.wfft.org Thailand Representative - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation www.savetheorangutans.info aapn [aapn ] On Behalf Of azam24x7 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 13:01 aapn Thais come looking for rhino Dear Friends in Thailand, Please let me know if it would be wise for the Rhino and other animals to be sent to the Thailand Zoological Park. Any objectionswith details should be sent immediately so that we can forward them to the Central Zoo authority and block the process if necessary. Please read the news report below and mail your suggestions. Thanks. Azam Siddiqui The Telegraph, Guwahati, 13 July, 2005 Link: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050713/asp/guwahati/story_4981484.asp Thais come looking for rhino A STAFF REPORTER July 12: Officials from the Thailand Zoological Park Organisation, the apex body of zoos in that country, will visit the Assam state zoo towards the end of this month for discussions on exchange of animals and issues concerning wildlife conservation. The visit has been on the cards ever since a couple of Assam state zoo officials, including divisional forest officer Narayan Mahanta, went to Thailand and Singapore last year on a similar mission. The Thailand organisation has informed the state zoo that their official will visit Assam on July 28. However, a detailed itinerary will be sent later. On top of the agenda to be discussed by the officials of the two countries is the exchange of zoo inmates. Thailand is willing to spare three chimpanzees and two orangutans in exchange for a male rhino. On its part, the Assam zoo is interested in acquiring a chimpanzee, generally great crowd-pullers, and has been talking to zoos in the country for one. " We hope we can reach an understanding on the exchange as well as some conservation issues, " an official said. However, officers foresee complications in giving away a male rhino. " Sending a rhino to a foreign country involves complications such as health and alien habitat, " the official said. " Plus, the rhino is the state animal and a lot of emotions are involved in sending the animal from here. " Permission from Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is also required to send or receive animals and the CZA would be very careful in giving permission, especially in cases involving a foreign country. The Thais are also looking to gain from Assam zoo's expertise in rhino management while the state zoo would like to share the Thais' experience in caring for leopards. For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: aapn Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at aapn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Dear Edwin, Many thanks for your mail. Good to know the facts regarding the orangutans and chimps. I am sure the exchange should not be allowed to take place, and also we should try our best to do something jointly. Do let me know of your ideas. Regards, Azam 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Dear Friends, With the recent amendment that exchange of wildanimals is banned which saved an elephant from bangalore to be sent out of the country , there can be noexchange of wild animals as per the Indian Wildlife Board decisiosn taken under the Chairmanship of The Prime Minister of India. Hence, it may be immediately brought to the notice of The concerned State Department and the CZA to stop it. Warm regards, pradeed kumar nath, VSPCA. azam24x7 <azamsiddiqui wrote: Dear Friends in Thailand, Please let me know if it would be wise for the Rhino and other animals to be sent to the Thailand Zoological Park. Any objectionswith details should be sent immediately so that we can forward them to the Central Zoo authority and block the process if necessary. Please read the news report below and mail your suggestions. Thanks. Azam Siddiqui The Telegraph, Guwahati, 13 July, 2005 Link: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050713/asp/guwahati/story_4981484.asp Thais come looking for rhino A STAFF REPORTER July 12: Officials from the Thailand Zoological Park Organisation, the apex body of zoos in that country, will visit the Assam state zoo towards the end of this month for discussions on exchange of animals and issues concerning wildlife conservation. The visit has been on the cards ever since a couple of Assam state zoo officials, including divisional forest officer Narayan Mahanta, went to Thailand and Singapore last year on a similar mission. The Thailand organisation has informed the state zoo that their official will visit Assam on July 28. However, a detailed itinerary will be sent later. On top of the agenda to be discussed by the officials of the two countries is the exchange of zoo inmates. Thailand is willing to spare three chimpanzees and two orangutans in exchange for a male rhino. On its part, the Assam zoo is interested in acquiring a chimpanzee, generally great crowd-pullers, and has been talking to zoos in the country for one. " We hope we can reach an understanding on the exchange as well as some conservation issues, " an official said. However, officers foresee complications in giving away a male rhino. " Sending a rhino to a foreign country involves complications such as health and alien habitat, " the official said. " Plus, the rhino is the state animal and a lot of emotions are involved in sending the animal from here. " Permission from Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is also required to send or receive animals and the CZA would be very careful in giving permission, especially in cases involving a foreign country. The Thais are also looking to gain from Assam zoo's expertise in rhino management while the state zoo would like to share the Thais' experience in caring for leopards. For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: aapn Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at aapn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Hi, Pradeep. Nice to hear from you. Please can you arrange to send me a copy of the details of the decision taken by the PMO with regards to banning of animal exchange. Thanks, Azam 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Dear Azam, The resolutions taken at the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife Held on March 17, 2005 are given below. Please note that the item Discussed pertains to the gifting of animals to Heads of State and not to Exchanges between zoos. Chinny Krishna I am sending you the following relevant resolutions passed at meeting of the National Board for Wildlife held on March 17, 2005. Agenda item 3: Setting of a Task Force on " Trans-boundary Protected Areas " The Board was unanimous in recognizing the need for establishment of a Task Force for identification of ecosystems along the international borders for constituting Trans Boundary Protected Areas. The composition of the Task Force was approved with the suggestion of including representatives of the concerned state governments. A few reputed international NGOS and representatives of the countries with whom collaboration is envisaged, could also be associated, as needed, as 'special invitees'. Agenda item 5: Export of Captive Bred Exotic Birds The Board unanimously agreed that the present ban on the export of captive bred exotic birds should continue. Agenda item 11: Decline in Tiger Population At the outset, the Chairman announced that a Task Force would be constituted to review the management of the Tiger Reserves which would submit its report within three months. The composition and Terms of Reference of the Task Force would be decided by the Prime Minister in consultation with the Minister for Environment and Forests. The Board also decided that the methodology for estimation of tigers would be a part of the Terms of Reference of the Task Force. Agenda item 13: Abolition of the Practice of Gifting of Animals by Head of Government / Head of State The Board was of the view that the practice of gifting of animals by Head of Government / Head of State should be discontinued with immediate effect. Item 13 was argued solely by me and I am very happy that the Prime Minister immediately acquiesced. Agenda item 14: Expedite setting up of a " National Wildlife Crime Bureau " in view of actions by CITES The Board decided that there was a need to set up a separate Wildlife Crime Bureau. It was explained that the Bureau was being proposed on the pattern of Narcotics Control and would be a multi-disciplinary body with headquarters at Delhi, which could coordinate with the regional centres, national, and international enforcement agencies for increased effectiveness. The members were requested to communicate any suggestions on the proposal within 1 month to the Member Secretary for consideration. Nanditha azam siddiqui [azamsiddiqui] Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:12 AM aapn Re: Re: Thais come looking for rhino Hi, Pradeep. Nice to hear from you. Please can you arrange to send me a copy of the details of the decision taken by the PMO with regards to banning of animal exchange. Thanks, Azam 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: aapn Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at aapn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Dear Chinny ji, Do you then feel that the exchange of animals will be allowed to take place ? What are the grounds under which the exchange can be stopped ? Assam State Zoo is already under very bad shape. African White Rhinocerous is without a mate for 37 years now. The Hippo enclosure is horribly unhygenic. The beasts can be seen immersed in their own droppings, this has now continued for years. Many birds including the National bird (peacock) are injured and lame and still continue to be displayed. Three Chimps died in the zoo earlier due to electrocution from overhead wires. No hygiene is maintained for the food specially meat supplied to the big cats, they are brought in open trolleys from markets and are thrown inside the cages through the bars. use of plastic and other tetrapacks etc is not banned inside the zoo. dried leaves and garbage are burnt every evening at many points inside the zoo. The zoo does not have a quaratine for sick animals, simply there is a shed with a few crammed cages where animals injured or captured/ rescued are kep there (leopards in cages next to deer). These are just few cases that I can recall. If a proper report of this zoo is prepared, then I am afraid a lot of facts will reveal that this zoo is good enough to be closed down as it does not abide by the Central Zoo Authority guidelines. I have written to the CZA many a times. maneka gandhi has visited the Zoo many times and every time she went there, a big showdown used to take place. I have taken pictures, and personally met the Director CZA, but nothing happens. I can not do anything alone. I need experts to voice on this issue and place their views. Please, advice. Regards, Azam aapn , " Dr.S.Chinny Krishna " <drkrishna@a...> wrote: > Dear Azam, > > The resolutions taken at the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife > Held on March 17, 2005 are given below. Please note that the item > Discussed pertains to the gifting of animals to Heads of State and not to > Exchanges between zoos. > > Chinny Krishna > > I am sending you the following relevant resolutions passed at meeting of the > National Board for Wildlife held on March 17, 2005. > > Agenda item 3: Setting of a Task Force on " Trans-boundary Protected Areas " > > The Board was unanimous in recognizing the need for establishment of a Task > Force for identification of ecosystems along the international borders for > constituting Trans Boundary Protected Areas. The composition of the Task > Force was approved with the suggestion of including representatives of the > concerned state governments. A few reputed international NGOS and > representatives of the countries with whom collaboration is envisaged, could > also be associated, as needed, as 'special invitees'. > > Agenda item 5: Export of Captive Bred Exotic Birds > > The Board unanimously agreed that the present ban on the export of captive > bred exotic birds should continue. > > Agenda item 11: Decline in Tiger Population > > At the outset, the Chairman announced that a Task Force would be constituted > to review the management of the Tiger Reserves which would submit its report > within three months. The composition and Terms of Reference of the Task > Force would be decided by the Prime Minister in consultation with the > Minister for Environment and Forests. > > The Board also decided that the methodology for estimation of tigers would > be a part of the Terms of Reference of the Task Force. > > Agenda item 13: Abolition of the Practice of Gifting of Animals by Head of > Government / Head of State > > The Board was of the view that the practice of gifting of animals by Head of > Government / Head of State should be discontinued with immediate effect. > > Item 13 was argued solely by me and I am very happy that the Prime Minister > immediately acquiesced. > > Agenda item 14: Expedite setting up of a " National Wildlife Crime Bureau " in > view of actions by CITES > > The Board decided that there was a need to set up a separate Wildlife Crime > Bureau. It was explained that the Bureau was being proposed on the pattern > of Narcotics Control and would be a multi-disciplinary body with > headquarters at Delhi, which could coordinate with the regional centres, > national, and international enforcement agencies for increased > effectiveness. The members were requested to communicate any suggestions on > the proposal within 1 month to the Member Secretary for consideration. > > > Nanditha > > > > azam siddiqui [azamsiddiqui@a...] > Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:12 AM > aapn > Re: Re: Thais come looking for rhino > > Hi, Pradeep. > Nice to hear from you. > Please can you arrange to send me a copy of the details of the > decision taken by the PMO with regards to banning of animal exchange. > Thanks, > Azam > > > 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA > Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® > www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui > Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. > Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london > > http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. > > > > > For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature > on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: > aapn > Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at > aapn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Dear Azam, Please rush your below observations to the CZA. And also to Mrs.Nanditha as she is a CZA member. As Chinnyji has sent you the copy , you may have a close look at them. Also, please write to the PM urgently and to The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests , New Delhi. Can I copy your observations and send to the authorities. I still think that exchange of wild animals even with zoos can be objected on your observations and if this not in the resolution we can begin a new opening. In mumbai I suppose PETA was responsible to close down a zoo after they been to the court. We can try. Please refer to PETA in this regard. All best, Pradeep. azam24x7 <azamsiddiqui wrote: Dear Chinny ji, Do you then feel that the exchange of animals will be allowed to take place ? What are the grounds under which the exchange can be stopped ? Assam State Zoo is already under very bad shape. African White Rhinocerous is without a mate for 37 years now. The Hippo enclosure is horribly unhygenic. The beasts can be seen immersed in their own droppings, this has now continued for years. Many birds including the National bird (peacock) are injured and lame and still continue to be displayed. Three Chimps died in the zoo earlier due to electrocution from overhead wires. No hygiene is maintained for the food specially meat supplied to the big cats, they are brought in open trolleys from markets and are thrown inside the cages through the bars. use of plastic and other tetrapacks etc is not banned inside the zoo. dried leaves and garbage are burnt every evening at many points inside the zoo. The zoo does not have a quaratine for sick animals, simply there is a shed with a few crammed cages where animals injured or captured/ rescued are kep there (leopards in cages next to deer). These are just few cases that I can recall. If a proper report of this zoo is prepared, then I am afraid a lot of facts will reveal that this zoo is good enough to be closed down as it does not abide by the Central Zoo Authority guidelines. I have written to the CZA many a times. maneka gandhi has visited the Zoo many times and every time she went there, a big showdown used to take place. I have taken pictures, and personally met the Director CZA, but nothing happens. I can not do anything alone. I need experts to voice on this issue and place their views. Please, advice. Regards, Azam aapn , " Dr.S.Chinny Krishna " wrote: > Dear Azam, > > The resolutions taken at the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife > Held on March 17, 2005 are given below. Please note that the item > Discussed pertains to the gifting of animals to Heads of State and not to > Exchanges between zoos. > > Chinny Krishna > > I am sending you the following relevant resolutions passed at meeting of the > National Board for Wildlife held on March 17, 2005. > > Agenda item 3: Setting of a Task Force on " Trans-boundary Protected Areas " > > The Board was unanimous in recognizing the need for establishment of a Task > Force for identification of ecosystems along the international borders for > constituting Trans Boundary Protected Areas. The composition of the Task > Force was approved with the suggestion of including representatives of the > concerned state governments. A few reputed international NGOS and > representatives of the countries with whom collaboration is envisaged, could > also be associated, as needed, as 'special invitees'. > > Agenda item 5: Export of Captive Bred Exotic Birds > > The Board unanimously agreed that the present ban on the export of captive > bred exotic birds should continue. > > Agenda item 11: Decline in Tiger Population > > At the outset, the Chairman announced that a Task Force would be constituted > to review the management of the Tiger Reserves which would submit its report > within three months. The composition and Terms of Reference of the Task > Force would be decided by the Prime Minister in consultation with the > Minister for Environment and Forests. > > The Board also decided that the methodology for estimation of tigers would > be a part of the Terms of Reference of the Task Force. > > Agenda item 13: Abolition of the Practice of Gifting of Animals by Head of > Government / Head of State > > The Board was of the view that the practice of gifting of animals by Head of > Government / Head of State should be discontinued with immediate effect. > > Item 13 was argued solely by me and I am very happy that the Prime Minister > immediately acquiesced. > > Agenda item 14: Expedite setting up of a " National Wildlife Crime Bureau " in > view of actions by CITES > > The Board decided that there was a need to set up a separate Wildlife Crime > Bureau. It was explained that the Bureau was being proposed on the pattern > of Narcotics Control and would be a multi-disciplinary body with > headquarters at Delhi, which could coordinate with the regional centres, > national, and international enforcement agencies for increased > effectiveness. The members were requested to communicate any suggestions on > the proposal within 1 month to the Member Secretary for consideration. > > > Nanditha > > > > azam siddiqui [azamsiddiqui@a...] > Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:12 AM > aapn > Re: Re: Thais come looking for rhino > > Hi, Pradeep. > Nice to hear from you. > Please can you arrange to send me a copy of the details of the > decision taken by the PMO with regards to banning of animal exchange. > Thanks, > Azam > > > 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA > Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® > www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui > Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. > Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london > > http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. > > > > > For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature > on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: > aapn > Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at > aapn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2005 Report Share Posted July 15, 2005 Dear Azam, Please back your report to the authorities with good, clear pictures that reveal the health, hygeine and housing conditions of the animals in the zoo. Make lots of copies and enclose atleast 2 with every letter that you write. If necessary, hire a professional to take the snaps, which preferably should have date and time. Write letters starting from the PM with copies to the Secretary, Addtn DG (wildlife) Member Secy- CZA. And to your State officials, in order of hierarchy. Your copy of the letter should go to Mrs. Nanditha Krishna, who then can apply pressure to the Authorities for stopping the transfer. Observations and reports don't have any value unless backed up by good photos. The photos should substantiate your observations. thanks, suparna ganguly. ---- Pradeep Nath 07/15/05 09:47:50 aapn Cc: azamsiddiqui Re: Thais come looking for rhino Dear Azam, Please rush your below observations to the CZA. And also to Mrs.Nanditha as she is a CZA member. As Chinnyji has sent you the copy , you may have a close look at them. Also, please write to the PM urgently and to The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests , New Delhi. Can I copy your observations and send to the authorities. I still think that exchange of wild animals even with zoos can be objected on your observations and if this not in the resolution we can begin a new opening. In mumbai I suppose PETA was responsible to close down a zoo after they been to the court. We can try. Please refer to PETA in this regard. All best, Pradeep. azam24x7 <azamsiddiqui wrote: Dear Chinny ji, Do you then feel that the exchange of animals will be allowed to take place ? What are the grounds under which the exchange can be stopped ? Assam State Zoo is already under very bad shape. African White Rhinocerous is without a mate for 37 years now. The Hippo enclosure is horribly unhygenic. The beasts can be seen immersed in their own droppings, this has now continued for years. Many birds including the National bird (peacock) are injured and lame and still continue to be displayed. Three Chimps died in the zoo earlier due to electrocution from overhead wires. No hygiene is maintained for the food specially meat supplied to the big cats, they are brought in open trolleys from markets and are thrown inside the cages through the bars. use of plastic and other tetrapacks etc is not banned inside the zoo. dried leaves and garbage are burnt every evening at many points inside the zoo. The zoo does not have a quaratine for sick animals, simply there is a shed with a few crammed cages where animals injured or captured/ rescued are kep there (leopards in cages next to deer). These are just few cases that I can recall. If a proper report of this zoo is prepared, then I am afraid a lot of facts will reveal that this zoo is good enough to be closed down as it does not abide by the Central Zoo Authority guidelines. I have written to the CZA many a times. maneka gandhi has visited the Zoo many times and every time she went there, a big showdown used to take place. I have taken pictures, and personally met the Director CZA, but nothing happens. I can not do anything alone. I need experts to voice on this issue and place their views. Please, advice. Regards, Azam aapn , " Dr.S.Chinny Krishna " wrote: > Dear Azam, > > The resolutions taken at the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife > Held on March 17, 2005 are given below. Please note that the item > Discussed pertains to the gifting of animals to Heads of State and not to > Exchanges between zoos. > > Chinny Krishna > > I am sending you the following relevant resolutions passed at meeting of the > National Board for Wildlife held on March 17, 2005. > > Agenda item 3: Setting of a Task Force on " Trans-boundary Protected Areas " > > The Board was unanimous in recognizing the need for establishment of a Task > Force for identification of ecosystems along the international borders for > constituting Trans Boundary Protected Areas. The composition of the Task > Force was approved with the suggestion of including representatives of the > concerned state governments. A few reputed international NGOS and > representatives of the countries with whom collaboration is envisaged, could > also be associated, as needed, as 'special invitees'. > > Agenda item 5: Export of Captive Bred Exotic Birds > > The Board unanimously agreed that the present ban on the export of captive > bred exotic birds should continue. > > Agenda item 11: Decline in Tiger Population > > At the outset, the Chairman announced that a Task Force would be constituted > to review the management of the Tiger Reserves which would submit its report > within three months. The composition and Terms of Reference of the Task > Force would be decided by the Prime Minister in consultation with the > Minister for Environment and Forests. > > The Board also decided that the methodology for estimation of tigers would > be a part of the Terms of Reference of the Task Force. > > Agenda item 13: Abolition of the Practice of Gifting of Animals by Head of > Government / Head of State > > The Board was of the view that the practice of gifting of animals by Head of > Government / Head of State should be discontinued with immediate effect. > > Item 13 was argued solely by me and I am very happy that the Prime Minister > immediately acquiesced. > > Agenda item 14: Expedite setting up of a " National Wildlife Crime Bureau " in > view of actions by CITES > > The Board decided that there was a need to set up a separate Wildlife Crime > Bureau. It was explained that the Bureau was being proposed on the pattern > of Narcotics Control and would be a multi-disciplinary body with > headquarters at Delhi, which could coordinate with the regional centres, > national, and international enforcement agencies for increased > effectiveness. The members were requested to communicate any suggestions on > the proposal within 1 month to the Member Secretary for consideration. > > > Nanditha > > > > azam siddiqui [azamsiddiqui@a...] > Thursday, July 14, 2005 11:12 AM > aapn > Re: Re: Thais come looking for rhino > > Hi, Pradeep. > Nice to hear from you. > Please can you arrange to send me a copy of the details of the > decision taken by the PMO with regards to banning of animal exchange. > Thanks, > Azam > > > 107/C, Railway Colony, New Guwahati- 781021, Assam. INDIA > Ph: +91 94350 48481 (M), +91 361 2558702 ® > www.freewebs.com/azamsiddiqui > Mourn the victims. Comfort the survivors. Stand for peace. > Light a virtual candle for London: http://www.care2.com/go/z/london > > http://www.Care2.com Free e-mail. 100MB storage. Helps charities. > > > > > For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature > on the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: > aapn > Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at > aapn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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