An initiative by the forest department and citizens of Mumbai, that deals with human and leopard interaction in the Sanjay Gandhi National park landscape.
#livingwithleopard is an interactive session helps create awarness with residents about leopard behavior, do's n don't to avoid man-leopard conflict. Sessions were well received and appreciated by residents.
NDDB was advised caution about not leaving kids unattended in play areas n also to provide additional lighting as best applicable.Night duty guards were advised to work in tandem n use batons to strike the ground during patrol,flash lights,whistles mobile music etc as deterrents.
Living with Leopard awareness session conducted by @MSgnp and @MahaForest
Date:18th Feb'25
Venue: NDDB Goregaon East
Awarness session was attended by resident staff members, security and other members.
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A follow up visit to the leopard sighting areas was done and a camera was positioned for gathering information, as one of the security mentioned he had seen 2 cubs along with a leopard pair near the kids playing area.
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Pictures of today's event. Event received overwhelming registration response. Lots of enthusiasm from participants. Thank you SGNP team for organizing and big thank you to mumbaikars who participated.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Nature Interpretation Center is organizing the "Nature's Canvas" Smartphone Photography Workshop by Mr. Hemant Phanse.
Age Group : 12 yrs. Above.
Topic : Mobile Photography
Only 25 seats available.
Prior registration is compulsory!
What You Will Learn:
-How to take amazing photos with your phone
-Using light to enhance your photos
-Exploring various photo angles
-Thinking creatively
-Composition techniques
Requirements:
-A smartphone (iPhone or Android)
-A desire to learn and improve your photography skills
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Nature Interpretation Center is organizing the "Nature's Canvas" Smartphone Photography Workshop by Mr. Hemant Phanse.
Age Group : 12 yrs. Above.
Topic : Mobile Photography
Only 25 seats available.
Prior registration is compulsory!
Discussions included SGNP, Aarey, leopard behavior, do's and don'ts, role of rescue team. The school received banners and pamphlets, with digital brochures sent later. The event ended positively with future plans for more sessions. #livingwithleopards#mfsgnp#coexistence
26Apr2024: #MfSGNP n @MahaForest conducted Living with Leopards awarness session at Oberoi Int'l School JVLR, Andheri East. Session attended by team of admins, security n nursemaids. The session, focused on leopard awareness, precautionary measures to avoid human leopard conflict
Join us for Sanjay Gandhi National Park's Leopard-Human Conflict Mitigation meet on Apr7, 2024, at 7:30 am.
Venue :- Hatti Gate forest chowki, Film City, Goregaon.
This crucial meeting aims to address and mitigate the ongoing conflict between leopards & humans in the vicinity.
7Apr24: Hathi Gate meeting lead by DCF Smt Revathi Kulkarni, ACF Sudhir Sonawale, SGNP Vet Dr Smt Vinaya Jangle,rescue center RFO Shinde, rescue team members, FD staff from various beat areas. Also present were volunteers from #mfsgnp, #aarey#livingwithleopards#sgnp#sgnp_lwl
Together, let's explore effective strategies and foster dialogue to ensure the safety and coexistence of both species.
Your participation is vital in shaping sustainable solutions for harmonious living with wildlife.
Join us for Sanjay Gandhi National Park's Leopard-Human Conflict Mitigation meet on Apr7, 2024, at 7:30 am.
Venue :- Hatti Gate forest chowki, Film City, Goregaon.
This crucial meeting aims to address and mitigate the ongoing conflict between leopards & humans in the vicinity.