From the confines and safety of our homes, as we express gratitude to medical staff, police, and other essential service providers, let’s not forget our forest guards. These earth protectors, who work tirelessly to safeguard our forests and wildlife, are continuing to discharge their duties during this national lockdown.
As we speak, forest guards are patrolling their beats with GPS, and collecting vital information, to keep the protection mechanisms of our Tiger Reserves uncompromised.
Video Edited by Ninad Bhosale/WCT
In this video, shot in December 2018, forest guard Dnyaneshwar Shinde, then posted at the Melghat Tiger Reserve, is seen checking a natural waterhole for poisoning.
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About the Author: Rizwan Mithawala is a Conservation Writer with the Wildlife Conservation Trust and a Fellow of the International League of Conservation Writers.
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Disclaimer: The author is associated with Wildlife Conservation Trust. The views and opinions expressed in the article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Wildlife Conservation Trust.
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