Wildlife Management
A series of planned and adaptive actions aimed at achieving these objectives. Here are several key reasons why the wildlife management cycle is essential within forest areas:
It helps maintain the delicate balance of ecosystems, conserves biodiversity, and ensures that both wildlife and human needs are met in a sustainable and responsible manner. It promotes the long-term health and resilience of forest ecosystems while recognizing the intrinsic value of wildlife in their natural habitats.
Biodiversity Conservation
Ecological Balance
Habitat Restoration
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation
Sustainable Resource Use
Ecosystem Services
Research and Education
Adaptive Management
Legal and Ethical Responsibility
Recreation and Tourism
RESCUE AND REHABILITATION
Recent rescue operation by RRT Team on 15-11-2024.
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ANTI - POACHING CAMP
Nagzira Range - Badbadya APC
Navegaon Park - Kalimati APC
Navegaon Park - TK Joint APC
Umarzari Range - Kamkazari APC
FRONTLINE STAFF TRAINING
Phase-I & IV Training Workshop
Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve has started Phase - I & IV 2024-2025 timeline activity in Block - I : Nagzira Block and Block - II : Nawegaon Block. And starting wildlife monitoring activity training within 21 November 2024 to 29 December 2024 for Block - I and 26 December 2024 to 31 January 2025 for Block - II. Activity are starting Installing Trap Camera, Trap Camera start cycle, Transect line survey, Trap Camera removal from field and collect data from Trap Camera.
Trauma Management and Training
Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve organised "Trauma Managment Training for Forntline Forest Staff" by Dr. Vijay Tate, Sr. Prog. Officer, Health WCT, Mumbai from 14 November 2024 to 19 November 2024 at Nawegaon National Park & STPF -01 Nawegaonbandh, Dongargaon & Bonde Range, Nagzira Range, Umarzari & Pitezari range, STPF -02 Wadegaon, Koka Range and STPF - 03 Chandragpur.
Anti Electrocution Training
Tigers and wild animals are among the primary targets of power line electrocution. The recommended plan, if implemented will not only reduce the human - animal conflict but also save hundreds of wild animals that die every year in such tragic accidents.
Wildlife Crime Prevention Training
NNTR Organizing 3 Day's "Wildlife Crime Prevention Training" through Wildlife Trust of India from 4th to 6th September 2023 for officers/Employees of Navegaon Block under Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Tiger Translocation
The Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) landscape was identified for the release of 4-5 female tigresses from the Bramhapuri landscape as part of a tiger conservation and translocation initiative. This decision aimed to address the lower tiger population in NNTR compared to its carrying capacity and to mitigate inbreeding risks. In the first phase, two young female tigresses were released on 20 May 2024, followed by another tigress in the second phase on 11 April 2024. The project seeks to enhance the tiger population in NNTR, ensuring a healthy and genetically diverse tiger population in the landscape.
HABITAT MANAGEMENT
Meadow Development and Management at Nawegaon National Park
Meadow Development and Management Training at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - Grass Land and Grass Seeds Management
The Nawegaon Nagzira management authority is continuously working on habitat management to protect the glory of the landscape and provide a safe shelter for existing wildlife. Wildlife management involves a variety of activities aimed at conserving and managing wildlife populations and their habitats. Here are some of the wildlife management activities on which the management is focusing:
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Habitat Management:
Protecting vegetation cover and managing the forest ecosystem.
Maintaining wetlands and water bodies across the landscape.
Creating wildlife corridors for animal movements.
Habitat Restoration and Conservation:
Protecting and preserving natural habitats.
Restoring degraded habitats.
Implementing conservation easements.
Grassland/Meadow Development:
Identification and demarcation of open areas for meadow development.
Identification and documentation of palatable grass species.
Collecting local palatable grass species seeds to spread in meadow areas as well as in weed eradication areas.
Population Monitoring and Research:
Conducting wildlife censuses and surveys.
Tracking wildlife movements and behavior using GPS and tagging.
Studying wildlife health and disease.
Invasive Species Management:
Managing invasive species through weed eradication work.
Spreading local grass seeds over the area of removed invasive species.
Wildlife Health Management:
Monitoring and managing diseases in wildlife populations.
Implementing vaccination programs for domestic animals around the park to prevent disease spread from domestic to wild animals.
Responding to wildlife emergencies.
Forest fire Protection:
Implementing fire prevention measures.
Creating and maintaining firebreaks.
Conducting controlled burns to manage vegetation and reduce wildfire risks.
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation:
Developing strategies to reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
Educating communities about wildlife behavior.
Installing barriers or deterrents to prevent wildlife from entering human areas.
Wildlife Law Enforcement:
Enforcing wildlife protection laws.
Combating poaching and illegal trade.
Monitoring wildlife trafficking.
Public Education and Outreach:
Raising awareness about wildlife conservation.
Organizing community involvement activities.
Providing educational programs and resources.
Each of these activities plays a crucial role in ensuring the survival and well-being of wildlife populations and the ecosystems they inhabit. Management is providing topmost priority to habitat management and its protection activities through the landscape.