On September 6, 2025, Uttarakhand Forestry Training Academy, Haldwani observed World Vulture Day, which is commemorated every year on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness about vulture conservation. The International Vulture Awareness Day was first celebrated in 2009, initiated in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Vultures play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and environmental cleanliness, making their conservation a matter of global importance.