Equipping Anti-poaching Camps (APCs) (2012-13)

- APCs are fundamental units of protection in a tiger forest. Several APCs across tiger reserves are underequipped. WCT has identified a list of items that are essential for effective functioning of APCs.
- Crucial underequipped APCs will be identified and necessary items added.
- It is expected that the fortification of APCs will provide a) equipment to carryout protection duties in an efficient manner and b) better living conditions for forest guards.
- The Save our Tigers funds will not be used in construction of APCs.
Indicative list of tiger reserves that may be supported by the Save Our Tigers funds.
| No. | Tiger Reserve | No. of APCs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anamalai | 27 |
| 2 | Bhadra | 36 |
| 3 | Dudhwa | 49 |
| 4 | Kanha | 187 |
| 5 | Melghat | 80 |
| 6 | Periyar | 59 |
| 7 | Panna | 127 |
| 8 | Ranthambhore | 44 |
| 9 | Sariska | 25 |
| 10 | Tadoba | 21 |
| 11 | Valmiki | 12 |
List of equipment per Anti-Poaching Camp (APC).
| No. | Items | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Backpacks | 4 |
| 2 | Bicycle | 4 |
| 3 | Blankets | 4 |
| 4 | Carry mat (insulating) | 4 |
| 5 | Chairs | 4 |
| 6 | Cots | 4 |
| 7 | Cupboard | 1 |
| 8 | Digital camera | 1 |
| 9 | Drinking water bottles 1 lit. | 4 |
| 10 | First Aid kit | 1 |
| 11 | Fleece cap | 4 |
| 12 | Gloves | 4 |
| 13 | GPS | 1 |
| 14 | Mosqitto nets | 4 |
| 15 | Rain wear | 4 |
| 16 | Shoes | 4 |
| 17 | Solar integrated systems | 1 |
| 18 | Table | 1 |
| 19 | Torch | 4 |
| 20 | Trunk | 1 |
| 21 | Utensils (cooking set) | 1 |
| 22 | Water purifying tablets | 10 |
| 23 | Water storage tank 500 lit. | 1 |
| 24 | Winter jacket | 4 |
| 25 | Wireless set | 1 |
| 26 | Wollen socks | 4 |


