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Forests Replace Classrooms for Eco-Awareness Camp
28 Sep
Summary
- Students gained practical conservation knowledge through nature walks and field studies.
- Key wildlife sightings included Nilgiri Thar and Great Hornbills.
- The camp covered rainforests, wildlife, conservation, and human-wildlife conflict.
A five-day biodiversity awareness camp at Anamalai Tiger Reserve transformed nature into a classroom for students and faculty from Government Arts and Science College, Coimbatore. Participants, as members of the institution's Environmental Forum, experienced nature through immersive activities.
Their journey included observing wildlife like monkeys and Nilgiri Thar, with a notable sighting of a Great Hornbill flock. Visits to Kadambarai Dam and Upper Aliyar Reservoir highlighted water resource conservation, while the Attakatti Wildlife Interpretation Centre offered insights into rainforests and forest management.
The camp featured educational stops at the NCF nursery for rainforest conservation knowledge and the Hornbill View Point showcasing endemic orchids. NCF ecologists discussed elephant conservation challenges and human-wildlife conflict resolution strategies with the students.
Students documented diverse bird species, mammals, and butterflies, concluding that effective conservation requires embracing the entire ecosystem. This immersive experience deepened their appreciation for wildlife and environmental stewardship.
