In early hours today, an illegally running sawmill was raided in Sergarh by Chandipur Range staffs under able leadership of ACF(Enforcement). Machinery was seized along with logs of Neem, Acacia etc.
@PCCFWL_Odisha@RBaripada@DBalasore
One person has been arrested and forwarded to judicial custody by Dukura WL Range for entering Similipal TR with gun for hunting wild animals.
#wildlife#Security#protection#Similipal
Mid-Winter Waterfowl Census 2023 was conducted on 11th January in Balasore Wildlife Division in association with experienced birders and divisional staff. A total of 96 bird species were recorded with 40 migrant species.
@RBaripada@PCCFWL_Odisha@ForestDeptt#Odisha
Co-ordination meeting with Karanjia Forest Division for conducting joint patrolling in the border areas and sharing of information for protection of forest and wildlife in the vulnerable areas @ForestDeptt@pccfodisha@PCCFWL_Odisha@RBaripada
A workshop on preparation of Site Specific Elephant Management Plan for Baripada Circle involving DFOs, HWLWs, NGOs, EDC and PRI members was organized in the Conference Hall, O/o FD, Similipal TR on 07.01.2023.
#elephant#wildlife#heritageanimal#odishasafeheavenforwildlife
An illegally running sawmill at Churmara was raided today by Jaleswar Range staff along with vigilance deptt. Machines and tree logs were seized. A case has been booked.
@RBaripada@DBalasore@PCCFWL_Odisha
Connecting linkages, investigation has led to even bigger seizure of 111 soft shell turtles in Chowki Village, Udaypur Section in Jaleswar. Further investigation on to unearth this illegal racket of trade in wildlife. Kudos to team!
@DBalasore@RBaripada@PCCFWL_Odisha@WCCBHQ