Dr. Sunil S Hiremath

New Generation Forester/Naturalist..Views are personal and retweets are not endorsements

[Shivakumar Gangal, IFS @shivgangal_ifs]

There are times when nothing happens for decades, and then decades unfold within weeks. The release of this male tiger into Rampachodavaram Division, within the landscape of Papikonda National Park, after his capture from the East Godavari district, has been one such moment.

Befitting the name “Explorer,” he has been traversing the landscape extensively, revealing places and patterns we had never imagined witnessing. Through the radio collar fitted around his neck and continuous monitoring using VHF telemetry, every movement offers a glimpse into the hidden life of the forest.

This initiative marks a historic milestone, as releasing and systematically monitoring a radio-collared tiger in the wild is a first in the conservation history of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

As the tiger moved across the terrain, he highlighted not only the magnificence of this landscape but also the deeper sociological dimensions of conservation. Ecological readiness alone is not enough; social readiness and the willingness of people to coexist with large carnivores are equally important.

Each movement reminds us that conservation requires preparing both forests and society to welcome the return of tigers to a landscape they have historically graced and rightfully shared with us.

[Venkatesh (ವೆಂಕಟೇಶ್) @KV4515GPB]

Sorghum germplasm variability @ ARS Washim PDKV Akola

[Siddharth Vikram Singh, IFS @SVSifs]

Brave daughter of slain FRO Srinivas Rao who was killed in broad daylight while attempting to protect forest plantation, is going strong.just imagine how much she would be missing her father today who was murdered while on duty! #greensoldier

[Madhu Mitha, IFS @IfsMadhu]

One more brave life is lost protecting Forest and Forest Land.

Srinivasa Rao FRO Chandrugonda who is assaulted to death by encroachers today was a recepient of KVS Babu Gold Medal for forest protection.

Green Salute!
#RIPSrinivasRao

[Dipika (Goyal) Bajpai @dipika_bajpai]

Who will fend for his family now? No vote bank in this family? I hope all the forest staff unite against this vote bank politics and protect their colleagues..

[Mohan Pargaien IFS🇮🇳 @pargaien]

#RIP🙏🙏 #Telanagana’s #greensoldier Srinivas FRO . We will not forget your sacrifice #Forestmartyr🙏😢
Last rites with State honours at Erlapudi village khammam

[Sudhakar Udumula @sudhakarudumula]

Wife of Forest Range Officer mourns at the body of Forest Range Officer Ch Srinivas Rao in Kottagudem of Telangana. The forest ranger was murdered by Guttikoya tribals when he stopped encroachers #forestrangeofficer #Telangana #guttikoya @FawpsIndia @HarithaHaram

[Anupam Sharma, IFS @AnupamSharmaIFS]

Nation loses yet another Green Soldier!

Srinivas Rao, a meritorious Forest Range Officer in Telangana, lost his life while defending a forest land from encroachment & illegal cutting of trees.

Foresters protect Forests, but who protects them?

RIP🇮🇳🙏💐

https://t.co/to5MKwmWPf

[Praveen Angusamy IFS 🐾 @JungleWalaIFS]

Today #Forest #Range #Officer, Shri #SrinivasaRao, of Kothagudem, #Telangana, was brutally butchered while on duty trying to save forests from illicit felling & encroachment. He was a highly decorated forester. He is survived by a wife, son & daughter. #JusticeForSrinivasa

[Mohan Pargaien IFS🇮🇳 @pargaien]

A very sad day. Another green hero lost his life while protecting forest. Ch. Srinivas Rao Range officer from Kothagudem dist #Telangana was killed by encroaches . 🙏RIP. Heartfelt condolences to family 🙏अश्रुपूरित श्रद्धांजलि @IFS_Officers @LadyIFSOfficers @DisttForester

[Ramesh Pandey @rameshpandeyifs]

Saddened to know that we lost a brave Range Forest Officer Shri Srinivas Rao while protecting the plantations and fighting against encroachers in Kathagudem district of Telangana. Hope culprits are caught and strictest actions are taken again them. Our heartfelt condolences.

[Anurag Arya @anurag_ifs]

Paying homage to Late Sh. Srinivas Rao, RFO and two Forest Guards who laid down their lives for their duty to the nation (in separate incidents across the country). The service that they have rendered will never be forgotten #ForestMartyrs @IGNFA_GoI @moefcc

[IFS Association Chhattisgarh @ChhattisgarhIfs]

READ: Maharashtra Cabinet clears proposal to give service benefits to forest employees on par with policemen
https://t.co/1plz752jU6

[Erik Solheim @ErikSolheim]

Setting a benchmark in water conservation, Indian 🇮🇳 IFS officer Dharam Singh Meena and his team have revived 66 Himalayan springs, helping 23 villages in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal⁠.

[Jon Erlichman @JonErlichman]

Sony was founded in 1946. Its first product was an electric rice cooker.

Here are some early products from 11 other well known companies. 🧵👇

[Dr. Sunil S Hiremath @IFSSunil]

Meet the Champion-Mohammad Hussamuddin, Indian boxer

[IFS Association, Jharkhand @IfsJharkhand]

Extremely sad news from Jharkhand's Khunti Forest Division.

Another green soldier falls.
Sri Jasbin Salker Aind(Forest Guard) while trying to save villagers made the Supreme sacrifice yesterday,attacked by elephants.

His family should get all the support given to a martyr.🙏🙏

[Ramesh Pandey @rameshpandeyifs]

Music is a great medium to create awareness specially in young ones. A Green concert of @rickykej was organised by the @moefcc during the #HariyaliMahotsav today. It helped in connecting youth to the issues of forest, wildlife and climate change.

[Amrabad Tiger Reserve @AmrabadTiger]

Yesterday evening a Rusty spotted cat road kill happened, Listed as Near Threatened in IUCN Red List.
Reminding everyone to travel responsibly through wildlife areas 🙏
@ntca_india @KVishReddy @TSRTCHQ @RoadkillsIndia @pargaien @ParveenKaswan

[MoEF&CC @moefcc]

Indian delegation led by Shri CP Goyal DGF&SS, held Successful negotiations with delegations of several other countries to convince them about the stand taken by India to oppose inclusion of Glasgow Declaration of Forests as an important part of omnibus declaration of UNFF 2022.