HYDERABAD: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change visited Telangana from October 9th to 13th for Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) in Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary in Sangareddy, Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park in Hyderabad and Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Mahabubabad district.
The MEE team expressed satisfaction with the Management of Protected Areas evaluated by them and appreciated the efforts of the field staff and the Officers concerned. They were of the opinion that the field officers and staff are fully motivated towards their job and the future of these Protected Areas is in bright hands.
The team offered suggestions like creating more nesting grounds for birds in Manjeera and better coordination with the local communities who can be supportive to the PA (Protected Area) Managers. Regarding MHV National Park, the team suggested that the existing open areas could be developed as Grass lands for Antelopes like Black buck and Four horned Antelope.
They also recommended for connecting the isolated Forest Blocks within the National Park by constructing Eco-bridges and under passes to facilitate movement of Wild animals in the entire notified National Park Area.
Regarding Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, the MEE team appreciated the efforts of forest staff in evicting encroachers in 500 Ha. area and developing it as a Grass Land.
The team is led by B.K.Singh, Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF), Karnataka, Dr.P.K.Mathur, Dr.P.S.Easa and Dr.C.Ramesh.
The MEE team expresse satisfaction with the Management of Protected Areas evaluated by them ad appreciated the efforts of the field staff and the officers
