Training workshop for Protection Staff of Anchetty and Urigam Ranges

on 11^th and 12^th August 2011

Kenneth Anderson Nature Society is organising a 2 day workshop for the Protection staff of the Hosur Forest Division wherein approx. 60 staff will be trained in field craft, anti-poaching tactics, proper use of firearms and guidelines on legal issues. The objective of the workshop is to enhance the skills of the staff and also highlight the importance of their role and improve their morale and self-esteem.

The workshop will be conducted by Wildlife First, represented by Mr. Praveen Bhargav (a former member of NBWL) (http://www.theearthheroes.com/the-awards/2006-awards/29-praveen-bhargav-) and Mr. KM Chinnappa (http://www.maheshbhat.com/heroes/chinnappa/index1.html), a former Range Officer of Nagarhole National Park

  

This workshop is a follow up to an earlier workshop conducted in November 2010 for 32 Range Officers of the Dharmapuri Circle. See newsreport

The staff will be trained in field craft, anti-poaching tactics, proper use of firearms and guidelines on legal issues. The objective of the workshop is to enhance the skills of the staff and also highlight the importance of their role and improve their morale and self-esteem.

Itinerary 

• Workshop timing: 9am – 5pm
• 11^th August 2011: Training for staff of Anchetty Range at Rasimanal APC
• 12^th August 2011: Training for staff of Urigam Range at Uganiam APC

 Atleast 3 volunteers are required. Please contact Laxmeesha, laxmeesha@gmail.com if you wish to volunteer for the event.