CORBETT NATIONAL PARK VOLUNTEERSHIP

Introduction:

In 1936, Jim Corbett established the first national park in Asia, the Corbett Tiger Reserve. this national park is very rich in flora and fauna , It is home to a variety of animals, including the Bengal tiger, leopards, elephants, sambar deer, and more. It is a popular destination for tourists and wildlife enthusiasts alike. It is also a protected area for the conservation of endangered species. Although I am also a wildlife lover, flora appeals to me a lot. in corbett national park it have very rich diversity in flora and mixed forests of Shore Robusta (SaI), the others being Lannea coromandelica (Jhingan), Buchanania lanzan, Dalbergia disso (Shisham), Haldina cordifolia (Haldu), Syzygium cumini (Jamun), Mallotus philippinensis (Rohini), Mitragyna parvifolia, Terminalia spp. (Myrobalans), Ficus spp. (Figs), Macaranga pustulata, Callicarpa arborea, Diopoknema butyracea (Chyura), Bauhinia variegate (Kachnar), Bomb ax cobia (Semal), Lydia claying (Pula), Schleicher oleos (Kokum), Holoptelea integrities (Karanj), Cassia fistula (Amaltas), Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (Parijat), Anogeissus latifolia (Bakli, Dhaura), etc. The shrubby vegetation is represented by Murraya koenigii, Carissa opaca, Clerodendrum viscous, Adhatoda vasica, Jasminum multiflorum, Solanum erianthum, Cal/icarpa macrophylla, Eranthemum nervosum, Phlogacanthus thyrsiformis, Jatropha curcas, Rhus parviflora, Dodonaea viscosa, Woodfordia fruticosa and many others.

                 fig 2 Paterpani forest rest house view

Working as volunteer in corbett tiger reserve was amazing. I spent my time observing the flora and fauna and helping the forest staff with their daily tasks. It was a unique experience that I will never forget. I was able to appreciate the beauty and importance of nature even more. I was able to see a variety of animals, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, Indian gray mongooses, jungle cats, elephants, wild boars, chitals (spotted deer), barking deer, sambhars, and nilgai (Indian antelope). I also witnessed how various animals interact with one another in their natural habitat. It was a truly special experience that I will cherish forever. I also discovered a newfound respect for the environment and the importance of conservation. I now have a better understanding of the fragility of nature and the need to protect it from human interference. I am grateful for this experience and will keep it close to my heart.

Project Tiger estimation from 25th november 2020 to 15 march 2021

WWF India estimates tiger populations every year by camera trapping method. i joined WWF India on 25th November 2020 as a volunteer. My main task is to set up camera traps in various locations in Corbett Tiger Reserve My goal is to help WWF India get accurate data on the number of tigers in the area. I worked under project officer mr. shariq saifi, who was very good and taught me a lot.