Volunteering Opportunities in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Details of Volunteering Opportunity
Wildlife Research and Conservation Society is carrying out a survey of wildlife occupancy in buffer zone of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. Volunteers are invited to participate in the survey. The field work will be carried out in
mountainous terrain in remote areas. As part of the work, every day, participants will walk through a pre-decided stretch of the forest, along forest trails or roads.
During these walks, participants will record signs of carnivores and herbivores such as scats, sprays, tracks, scrape marks, pellets, burrows etc.
Pugmarks of Tiger and Sloth Bear seen on the jeep road in Kanha
Participants will also record threats to the forest and wildlife such as tree cutting, firewood collection, cattle grazing etc. Occasionally interviews may be conducted with local people about wildlife presence and human wildlife
conflict. Volunteers should be capable of walking 15 to 20 km every day in hilly terrain and this requires them to be physically fit. Previous experience of wildlife surveys will be an advantage. Living arrangements may be very basic in many places with no
bathrooms or toilets. The food provided will be whatever is available locally so volunteers should be prepared to adjust.
Volunteers are expected to be equipped with field clothes (green/brown), torch, water bottle, backpack and other field requirements, as the work sites could be remote. Food expenses will be paid by WRCS. It will be helpful
if you can carry your own sleeping bag. The survey is beginning immediately. Volunteers should apply only if they can stay for a minimum of 15 days. Please note that final selection of volunteers will be by WRCS.
How to apply. Go to
http://www.indianwildlifeclub.com/Volunteer/Melghat/beAVolunteer.aspx
Log in with your email id and password for Indianwildlifeclub.com to fill up the log in protected application form.
For more details and clarifications please contact
Satvika Kumbhare, Communication officer
Wildlife Research and Conservation Society
www.wrcsindia.org
Email: info@wrcsindia.org
Ph: 020 65222903, 25871310
Mob: 9960749824