As part of its continuous efforts to strengthen professional capacity and practical understanding in the field of forestry and wildlife management, the Uttarakhand Forest Training Academy, Haldwani organized an educational exposure visit to Narara Marine National Park. The visit was designed to provide officer trainees with firsthand insight into marine biodiversity, ecosystem management, and the …
Science City Visit:At Science City, the Aquarium and Robotics Gallery were visited as part of the educational tour.
Date of Visit: 12th January 2026 Place of Visit: Indroda Nature Park, managed by the GEER Foundation, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Indroda Nature Park, also known as India’s Jurassic Park, is a prominent eco-educational destination in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The park offers a unique blend of nature, wildlife, and environmental education. Key takeaways from the visit include: • …
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Our trainees visited the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) Key learnings: • Desert tree species like Khejri, Acacia, Tecomella undulata, Moringa * Role of adapted shrubs and grasses in dry landscapes * Soil and water conservation methods: contour bunds, V-ditches * Invasive species management * Bio-drainage and saline soil reclamation * Improved “Thar Shobha” …
Forest Guard Trainees of the Third Batch (Section B) from the Uttarakhand Forestry Training Academy, Haldwani, undertook an educational visit to the Lisa Depot, Sultanpur, and the Rescue Centre, Ranibagh. The visit provided practical exposure to resin storage and management processes, as well as wildlife rescue, care, and rehabilitation practices. Such field-based learning initiatives strengthen …
On 06/12/25, RFO trainees visited Century Pulp & Paper, Lalkuan, to understand social forestry initiatives such as pulpwood plantations, clonal nurseries, and buy-back support to farmers. The visit demonstrated how industrial plantations contribute to reducing pressure on natural forests while promoting sustainability and rural livelihoods. In the afternoon, trainees visited the Forest Research Centre, Lalkuan, …
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On 25 November 2025, the RFO trainees undertook an introductory visit to Rajaji Tiger Reserve. The programme included a guided safari that familiarised the trainees with the reserve’s biodiversity, where they observed chital, sambar, peafowl, nilgai, and various other species. The visit also covered the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, where trainees received orientation on …
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