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| September 17, 2009 | Corbett National Park to have Tiger Protection Force from January 2010 | | Dehradun:
The Uttarakhand Government has decided to set up a Tiger Protection Force to prevent
poaching in the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Field Director of Corbett National
Park will head the force, which would be operational from January 2010. The Corbett
Tiger Reserve is considered as one of the most suitable habitats for tigers and
other endangered species. The Uttarakhand's Chief Conservator of Forest , R.B.S.
Rawat, said the Corbett Tiger Protection Force would assist existing staff keeping
a close watch on poachers. The impact of the pilot project would be assessed before
expanding it to other tiger reserves, he added. Earlier, in 2007, the Union Environment
and Forest Ministry had asked all 17 tiger range states to form a specialized
force to strengthen efforts to save the national animal. The country's tiger population
has dwindled to about 1400 due to poaching, shrinking habitat and falling prey
bases. The 112-member force will consist of youth from the Van Gujjar tribal community,
which lives near the park.
September 17, 2009 | |
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