(IN) WWF bolsters conservation measures in Assam

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Dear all,

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Assam state is home to diverse habitats that harbor a rich variety of

wildlife, but the same urgently need enhanced protection. The conservation

issues here are being addressed by WWF-India through landscapes approach

under the North Bank Landscape (NBL) and Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape

(KKL) programmes, in partnership with the Forest Department, Government of

Assam and various NGOs.

 

To help forest staff as well as their patrol elephants be fit to protect the

wilderness in winter, three health camps- one each for forest staff and

elephants working under Basbari Range were organized by WWF-India in Manas

National Park on 13th December, 2009 and one for the frontline field staff

of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary on 17th January, 2010.

 

Please read more details at http://wwfindia.org/?3960/strengthens-patrolling

 

Best wishes,

Anil

 

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Anil Cherukupalli

Communications Officer

Species and Landscapes Programme

WWF-India

Tel: +91 11 4150 4784 (D)

Website: http://www.anilcherukupalli.com