SECR
invites you to participate in
“Two days
Certificate Workshop in Field Botany”
At Mahuli
Ecotourism Centre – Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Shahapur, Thane.
On 27th & 28th December
2017.
About us:
“Society for Environment
Conservation and Research” (SECR), is a Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy,
Research and Technical Support Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered
under Societies Registration Act 1860, Maharashtra, Mumbai (Reg. No. 2015 G. B.
B. S. D. 1127), which aims at promoting Environmental Conservation, Protection
and Tribal Development. “SECR” focuses on the most critical threats (like
Global warming and Climate Change, Destruction of Forest, Non-Sustainable use
of Natural Resources etc.,) to the biodiversity and environment.
We promote corporate
responsibility with the goal to incorporate sustainability into their business
practices and also help companies to create best practices to reduce their
environmental impacts.
Promoting afforestation,
tree planting, ecological restoration and eco-development activities, with
special attention to the degraded forest areas and lands adjoining the forest
areas, national parks, sanctuaries and other protected areas.
Concept of workshop
The course will cover
conventional topics in Field Botany like Diversity of Plants, Morphology,
Nomenclature of plants, Systems of Classification, Keys to Important Families
of Flowering Plants, Field Data Collection & Herbarium Techniques, Plant
Associations & Interactions, Plant Communities in Different Ecosystems
(Grasses, Aquatic Plants, Mangroves along with their adaptations).
This course is for beginners
in field of botany, plant enthusiasts, ecologists, naturalists, students and
wildlife biologists who want to enhance their knowledge of plant taxonomy and
allied field. Participants are expected to have some basic knowledge of botany.
Resource persons:
·
Dr. V K Mohan, IFS (Retd.), Addl. PCCF, Govt.
of Maharashtra.
·
Dr. Santosh Yadav, Botanist, The Serenity
Library & Botanical Garden, Ahmedabad.
·
Dr. Alok Chorghe, Botanical Survey of India,
Pune.
·
Mr. Harshad Ainapure, Taxonomist, Nature First
Horticultures, Mumbai
Tansa wildlife sanctuary is
located in the Wada, Shahapur and Mokhada Talukas in Thane district of
Maharashtra. It is at a distance of only 90 kms from the city of Mumbai. The
sanctuary covers an area of around 320 sq. km, houses many rare and endangered
species of flora and fauna.
The sanctuary comprises the
catchment area of Tansa Lake and the surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi,
Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges... Tansa Lake is one of the largest lakes in the
state of Maharashtra which has a capacity to store 3 million gallons of water.
Close to the
sanctuary, places of interest includes the famous Mahuli fort, the Mahadeo
Temple in Tisla and the Plateau of Suryamal. All of these places possess
importance that hold roots in the ancient times and each one of them has a
story about itself to tell.
Flora
The forest type of the park
is mostly southern tropical moist deciduous forests. The dominant tree species
are Tectona grandis (Teak), Acacia catechu (Khair), Terminalia tomentosa (Ain),
Adina cordifolia (Hed), Mitragyna parviflora (Kalamb), Pterocarpes marsupium
(Bibla) etc. Bamboo is also found in patches.
Fauna
The forests in the sanctuary
provide ideal conditions to varieties of birds and animals. The sanctuary has a
wide variety of fauna with over 54 species of animals and 200 species of birds.
Major wild animals are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Hyena, Wild boar etc.
Avifauna consists of Cacket tailed drongoes, Crested serpent eagles,
Woodpeckers, Hornbill, Shrikes, Orioles, Bayas, Bulbuls, Egrets, Lapwings,
Paradise flycatcher etc.
Things to carry:
·
TORCH
(this is essential)
·
Batteries
with a couple extra ones (for your torch and other equipment)
·
Shoes and
slippers or flip-flops
·
Winter
wear, cold cream
·
Water
bottle to keep you constantly hydrated
·
You are
requested to carry necessary medication and a basic first aid kit for your
needs.
·
Collecting
anything from protected area including plant parts is an offence.
·
Everyone
is expected to wash their own plates and tea-cups.
·
You are
requested to be culturally sensitive.
·
Use dull
coloured clothes e.g. dull blue, grey, brown and green
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be
provided in a forest department’s cottage/ restroom/ tent/ dormitory/ floor
matress (with basic toilet/bathroom facility) on multiple sharing basis, please
carry towel and soap. We are unable to accommodate request of hot water for
bath.
Food:
Simple local vegetarian food, Tea/Black tea, Snacks
Course Fees: Cost is INR.3200/- per person (INR.2800/- for students,
with valid Collage ID), includes all meals (veg), accommodation, Certificate,
course material and kit, internal traveling. (27th morning to 28th evening)
Spot registration – INR.3500/-
(Group discount 10% on
minimum 3 candidate registration at a time.)
Reporting Time at Venue is
27th December, 2017 at 10.00 am
How to travel:
Nearest Railway Station:
Local- Asangaon (4 km) for Long distance train – Kalyan (47 km). One can Board
( Asangaon or Kasara ) local train from Mumbai CST, Thane, Kalyan Nearest
Airport: CST (Mumbai) - 84 km.
There are
auto-rickshaws available to travel from Asangaon Station to Ecotourism Centre. (Please email your itinerary to guide you
properly)
All Participants Are
Expected To Be Physically And Mentally Prepared For Field Session.
Booking / cancellation
policy:
·
Participants
have to pay full amount to confirm their registration.
·
50%
amount back if cancelled on or before 15th December 2017.
·
No amount will be returned for cancellations after 15th December 2017.
Last date to registration 21/12/2017.
Trek to Mahuli Fort on 29th December 2017. @ INR. 500/- include expert, accommodation, dinner -
barbeque (Veg & nonveg INR. 50/-), high tea breakfast
& Campfire. Exclude lunch on 29th Dec 17.
Tentative Schedule:
Day 1 (28th Dec 17)
09.00 pm – Dinner &
lights-out
Day 2 (29th Dec 17)
05.30 am – Wakeup call
06.00 am – Tea &
Breakfast
06.15 am – Start climbing
08.30 am – Reach the fort
& Explore
11.00 am – Reach the base
11.00 am – snacks &
disburse - wind up
Transaction Details:
A/C Name: Society for Environment Conservation
and Research
A/C Number: 24480100023062
Bank of
Baroda
Branch: Jacob Circle Branch
IFSC Code: BARB0JACOBC (5th character is zero)
MICR Code: 400012092
Branch Code: JACOBC
Contact: Rehan Tamboli +91
9892842409, Sonal Yelkar +91 98209 31885,
Vishnu Mestry +91 8976319379. Email: secr.india@gmail.com
www.secrindia.org
Rules to be followed for
workshop & trek:
·
"Take
nothing but memories and photographs, leave nothing but footprints".
·
Do Not Litter
·
No Smoking, tobacco and alcohol
·
Respect the Heritage & locals.
·
Personal medicines
·
All participants stick together in the group.
·
Each member will be responsible for his/her own safety and baggage.
·
No person or no organization (SECR) or no group is responsible for any
accident, mishap or any type of unfortunate incidents.
·
The leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No
Arguments will be entertained.
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