• About BCR
  • News
  • News @ BCR
  • Rescues
  • Issues
  • Cat Laws
Thursday, March 4, 2021
  • Login
  • Register
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
  • Get Involved
  • Cub Facts
  • The Sanctuary Cats
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us
  • Shop
  • Videos
  • Donate
No Result
View All Result
Big Cat Rescue
No Result
View All Result
Home News World

Hopes rest on tiger census

BCR by BCR
October 23, 2009
in News World
0
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

Hopes rest on tiger census

A STAFF REPORTER

You might also like

Cub Petting Shame

Rules

GoFree

Guwahati, Oct. 23: Forest officials in Assam are hoping that the tiger census next month will project the correct picture of the population of the big cats, as the last estimate showed considerably low figures.

“We only hope that the correct and real picture of the tiger population in Assam will emerge this time,” S. Chand, the chief wildlife warden of Assam, told The Telegraph today.

The process to count the big cats starts in the Northeast next month, as officials from the Wildlife Institute of India are coming to Kaziranga to brief the officials.

The 2005-08 census pegged the tiger population in Assam as 70, which was received with shock and disbelief by tiger experts in the region.

A senior forest official said a three-day regional training and capacity building workshop for field officials of the Northeast would be held at Kaziranga from November 17 to kickstart the process.

Officials from Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram will attend the programme.

An eight-day protocol for primary and field data collection will follow the regional training workshop.

The Wildlife Institute of India will co-ordinate the collation and analysis, in collaboration with outside experts, with guidance by a specially constituted core committee.

The plan is to count tigers, co-predators, prey and their habitat in protected and unprotected areas of the states using a refined methodology.

The census will be a collaborative exercise between the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Wildlife Institute of India and states with tiger habitats.

Chand said the Centre has classified tiger reserves in Assam in two categories.

While Kaziranga has been classified as “good” and Nameri as “satisfactory”, Manas has been classified as “poor”.

The other tiger reserves, Dampa (Mizoram) and Namdapha (Arunachal Pradesh), were classified as “poor” while Pakke in Arunachal Pradesh has been classified as “good”.

“The tiger scenario in Kaziranga is good, while Nameri requires more effort and in Manas, efforts are on to increase the tiger population,” Chand said.

Encroachment and militancy are the major problem in Namdapha while in Dampa, poor tiger density is the result of ecological problems.

Manas was placed on the “poor” list as there were not enough anti-poaching camps, manpower and infrastructure to protect the tigers in the reserve.

Camera trapping of tigers in Assam has been started by Aaranyak in Orang and Kaziranga, in collaboration with state forest department.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091024/jsp/northeast/story_11649819.jsp

http://bigcatrescue.org


Tags: News World
Previous Post

Jumbo all set to save tigers

Next Post

Canned Hunt Ranch in FL

BCR

BCR

Big Cat Rescue is Caring for Cats and Ending the Trade

Related Posts

Cub Petting Shame
Cat Laws

Cub Petting Shame

January 17, 2021
1.4k
Be Safe Out There!
How To Start A Sanctuary

Rules

March 31, 2020
110
Big Cat Rescue does bobcat rehab and release of native, Florida bobcats.
Articles by BCR

GoFree

March 29, 2020
428
Nik Tiger being Xrayed
How To Start A Sanctuary

What is a day like at Big Cat Rescue?

June 30, 2020
60
Cougars at Big Cat Rescue
Memorials

Artemis

January 28, 2020
217
Next Post

Canned Hunt Ranch in FL

Leave a Reply

  • Default Comments (0)
  • Facebook Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Take Action Against Abuse

Shop To Save Big Cats

More From BigCatRescue

  • Big Cat Rescue is Live 24/7 on Webcams
  • Rescue Missions
  • About Big Cat Rescue
  • Big Cat Rescue News
  • Reviews
  • Our Recent Work
  • Sanctuary FAQs
  • Big Cat TV

Sanctuary Cats

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Big Cat Information

  • Jaguars
  • Leopards
  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Bobcats
  • Canada Lynx
  • Cougars
  • Ocelots
  • Savannah Cats
  • Servals

Ways to Help

  • Newsletter SignUp
  • Donate Now
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • View AMP Versioin
No Result
View All Result
  • About BCR
  • News @ BCR
  • Videos
  • Big Cat Facts
  • Cub Facts
  • Sanctuary Cats
  • Shop and Save Cats
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • Abuse Issues
  • Contact Us

© Copyright 2021 BigCatRescue.Org. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist