In a Nutshell
| Program: | Field Study Camp |
| Organizers: | Karavan Heritage and Nature Society |
| Location: | Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Himalayan Terai, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Objective: | In-depth Field Study of Dudhwa like a Hardcore Naturalist |
| Accommodation: | Jungle Tents with Western Toilets |
| Name of Module and Duration: |
1 Week: Naturalist’s Eye 2 Week: Naturalist’s Vision 3 Week: Naturalist’s Insight 4 Week: Naturalist’s Discovery |
| Scope of Program: | Research Scholars, PG Aand UG Students (Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Geology, Geography and Social Sciences) |
| Team/Group Size: | 1-50 Participants |
| Camp Commencement Dates: |
November: 18, 25 | December: 2, 11, 18, 26 | January: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | February: 6, 13, 20, 27 | March: 6, 13, 20 | April: 1, 8, 15, 22 |
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Railhead/Airport: |
Lucknow 200 Km New Delhi 500 Km Shahjahanpur 80 Km |
Technical and Academic Content for Scientific Studies:
- Geography, Historical and cultural perspectives of Terai Eco-system
- Dudhwa Forest as Micro-climate regulator
- Flora of Terai (focusing on algae, ferns, grasses, aquatic. medicinal plants and large trees)
- Fauna of Terai (arachnids, insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, herbivores/carnivores and endangered mammals)
- Forest management & conservation practices
- Natural and anthropogenic pressures on Dudhwa Forest
Technical and Academic Content for Social Studies:
- Geography of Terai Eco-system
- Historical & Cultural Perspectives of Dudhwa
- Flora and fauna of Terai
- Traditional and current farming practices in Terai
- Village and Tribal Communities in and around Dudhwa
- Forest Management & Conservation Practices
- Environmental pressures on Dudhwa Forest
- Dudhwa Forest as Micro-climate regulator
- Eco-Tourism at Dudhwa
Daily Schedule:
- BRIEFING: Defining the objectives of the day and outlining the methodology of Field Work
- GENERAL INFORMATION: Study of reference material, Explanations and Clarifications by experts
- FIELDWORK: E.g. Surveys, On-spot Observations, Photography, Experimental Studies, Interviews, Field Collections, Village and camper mentoring, Conservation work, Monitoring, Patrolling,
- DE-BRIEFING: Discussions, analysis and compiling of Field Reports
For Registration and participation fee please contact:
Camp Coordinator- Vikrant Nath @ 9839073822 /9451175539 Vivek Srivastava @ 9305895360
[email protected], www.dudhwanationalpark.org
National Environment Science Camp c/o Karavan Heritage & Nature Society 40, Usman Enclave, Sector O,
Aliganj Lucknow-226024 (U.P.) 91-9839073822,9451175539
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