Face the Lions
A Challenge for young leaders- Face the Lions!!
This winter join a “Out of the world” field course to learn about Man-Animal Conflict in Gir National Park, Gujarat, India. “Network of Indian Environment Professionals” announces an exciting field course in partnership with Global Institute for Tomorrow (GIFT) , Hongkong. The field course includes leadership training for a week in Hongkong, mainland China and also a week in Gir, the last bastion of Asiatic Lions. Only young leaders ready to solve complex problems need apply. Email us at ckdenv(at)envindia.com to learn more.
YLP-Indian_Project_prospectus_20061121.pdf
Story of Asia’s Lions
This excellent book Introduces the lion and its present habitat and examines through written and visual records the interaction between this magnificent animal and humans in Asia, from the earliest available historical records to the present day.
“The Story of Asia’s Lions by Divyabhanusinh; Marg Publications, Mumbai, 2005; pages 260, Rs.1,850 (hardbound).
“WILDLIFE history is a nascent discipline in India. To document the history of a species, one should have not only adequate field experience but also the rigorous discipline of a historian. That the author of this book, Divyabhanusinh, has these qualities is amply demonstrated in this work. Earlier, he built up a formidable reputation as a wildlife historian with his book End of a Trail: The Cheetah in India (1995). Now we have this sparkling new book on the Asiatic lion, in which he builds on his experience of research and surpasses his earlier work. If the tiger is the national animal of India, the lion gets pride of place in the national emblem, the lion capital. While the tiger is found in a few other countries, the Asiatic lion is found only in India, that too just in one small pocket.”
Read this review about the book by The Hindu
Buy the book online The Story of Asia’s Lions
Study on the Impact of Tourism in Gir protected Area- Start with this Guide
This study done by our experts, Dr. S.P. Sinha and Bitapi Sinha is a good starting point for guests to understand the impact of tourism in Gir over the years. This will provide the base for developing a eco-tourism plan that involves the local community as well as conserves and protects Gir, Forests- Last bastion of Asiatic Lions.
Extending your Stay in Mumbai
If you would like to extend your stay in Mumbai, here is a great link to the International Marriot Chain of Hotels. You will be assured of great quality and personal service in Mumbai.
“Experience Mumbai’s most talked about international business and leisure 5 star hotel - The JW Marriott Mumbai. Located in the fashionable up-market Juhu area and overlooking the pristine waters of the Arabian Sea, JW Marriott is the favourite hotspot of celebrities and stars. The world class resort style hotel is just 20 minutes from the domestic and international airports and is in close proximity to Mumbai’s major business parks. The Hotel is home to the only one of its kind spa in Mumbai - The Quan Spa and the stylish nightclub - Enigma. With world class Food and Beverage offerings, the Hotel houses India’s finest Italian, Thai, Teppanyaki & Indian restaurants and bars. JW Marriott is the ultimate destination for meetings and events, from weddings to gala dinners. Enjoy a state-of-the-art gym and fitness centre complemented by the infinity pool and the salt water pool.”
Highlights:
Luxuriously appointed with amenities that ensure a comfortable and productive stay
2-line phone, Data-ports, Satelite/cable, High speed internet access
Complimentary coffee/tea and fresh fruit replenished daily
Marble bathrooms
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Man Animal Conflict in Protected Areas with special reference to Gir Protected Areas
In the last five decades, the exponential increase in human and livestock population and the resultant imbalance in land: people ratio, besides changes in land use pattern, have placed a tremendous pressure on natural resources like the forests and the wildlife. In order to meet increased demands of the human population, vast areas of forests, marginal lands, pastures and wastelands have been brought under cultivation, with the result that even the protected areas have become fragmented and disturbed from human activities, cattle grazing and exploitation of natural resources on a large scale.
The resultant Man- Animal conflict was studied extensively by Dr. S.P. Sinha. The report can be downloaded by the “Young Leaders” as members of Network of Indian Environment Professionals” , the host organization for this life changing experience.
More....Gir Forest and the Saga of Asiatic Lions- Prepare yourself
Gir Forest and the Saga of the Asiatic Lion
