Tamil Nadu to establish India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at Anamalai Tiger Reserve
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the establishment of India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. Hornbills, known as 'farmers of the forest' for their role as seed dispersers, are threatened by deforestation and climate change. The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests has sanctioned ₹1 crore for the Centre, which will focus on four hornbill species found in the Western Ghats. Activities will include habitat mapping, nest monitoring, scientific research, and restoration of degraded forest areas. The initiative emphasizes community participation and collaboration with national and international organizations.
Key Points
- Tamil Nadu is setting up India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation.
- The Centre will be located at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore.
- Hornbills are crucial keystone species for forest regeneration, facing threats from habitat loss and climate change.
- The initiative involves scientific research, habitat restoration, and community participation.
Exam Facts
- India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation.
- Located at Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Sanctioned ₹1 crore under the Endangered Species Conservation Corpus Fund.
- Focuses on four hornbill species in the Western Ghats: Great Hornbill, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Grey Hornbill.
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