Under ongoing GTF and Uttar Pradesh forest department project to address human-wildlife interface issues, the second “Capacity building workshop” was conducted at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve from 17 to 18 October 2019. The said workshop was attended by officials from GTF, Pilibhit and Dudhwa tiger reserves, Katarniaghat WLS, North Kheri forest division along with frontline staff of the said sites. The workshop was also attended by representatives of WTI and WWF-India along with community stewards.
The two-day workshop was focused on:
- Community Stewardship and Forest Frontline Collaboration for managing human-wildlife interface issues
- Use of data recording formats
- Micro-planning for community stewardship
- Mapping and use of GIS
- Use of equipment, accessories, and technology
- Action portfolio for senior officials
The Workshop concluded with reiteration by GTF, U.P forest department & other partner agencies to work in association with all stakeholders and work on joint mechanisms for mitigation of human-wildlife interface.
