Identification of flora, mammalian fauna, avian fauna, herpeto-fauna
Demonstration of basic equipment needed in wildlife studies use, care and maintenance (Compass, Binoculars, Spotting scope, Range Finders, Global Positioning System, Various types of Cameras and lenses)
Familiarization and study of animal evidence in the field; Identification of animals through pug marks, hoof marks, scats, pellet groups, nests, antlers etc.
Demonstration of different field techniques for flora and fauna
PCQ, Ten tree method, Circular, Square & rectangular plots, Parker’s 2 Step and other methods for ground cover assessment, Tree canopy cover assessment, Shrub cover assessment.
Trail / transect monitoring for abundance and diversity estimation of mammals and bird (direct and indirect evidences)
SUGGESTED READINGS
Caughley, G., and Sinclair, A.R.E. (1994). Wildlife Ecology and Management. Blackwell Science.
Woodroffe R., Thirgood, S. and Rabinowitz, A. (2005). People and Wildlife, Conflict or Co-existence? Cambridge University.
Bookhout, T.A. (1996). Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife and Habitats, 5 th edition. The Wildlife Society, Allen Press.
Sutherland, W.J. (2000). The Conservation Handbook: Research, Management and Policy. Blackwell Sciences
Hunter M.L., Gibbs, J.B. and Sterling, E.J. (2008). Problem-Solving in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management: Exercises for Class, Field, and Laboratory. Blackwell Publishing.
Links:
[1] https://www.zoology.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/practical-wildlife-conservation-management
[2] https://www.zoology.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2023-2024