Save the Tiger.A Gyani initiative

” Save the tigers “
i would like to start by showin some statistical information about the Tigers in India and it can be observed from the followin graph

it is clear from the above graph that number of the tigers in India are decreasing at an alarming rate.

here is a link from where u can read a magazine dedicated to all the animal enthusiasts all over the country.

http://projecttiger.nic.in/whtsnew/STRIPES1_nov-dec_2009.pdf

STRIPES | BI-MONTHLY OUTREACH JOURNAL OF NATIONAL TIGER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY,
A STATUTORY BODY UNDER MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Now the ? that arised in my mind how as an individual can i save the Tiger…am i right?

So lets understand the importance of these tigers in the ecosystem before that lets know why we need to protect them and their habitat

Since tigers are at the top of the ecological “food-chain”, their conservation
results in the overall conservation of all other species of plants and
animals occupying the ecosystem. Tigers are indicators of the well being of the ecosystem.

A healthy tiger population indicates that the other ecological components in its habitat are equally robust, since tigers need large amountof prey and good habitat.

The investments made in a project of this kind are more thanjustified. Tiger conservation results in several intangible but yet life–supporting benefits too!
Some such environmental externalities are:

1. Tons and tons of fuel wood are used by us which release the carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere.
   Presence of a large quantum of carbon in the atmosphere due to several such emissions at a larger scale increases the “green house” effect contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer which is lethal, and hence the absorption of carbon by the forest vegetation becomes
   important for our survival, facilitated to a large extent by the forest cover conserved in tiger reserves and other protected areas. Presence of continuous forest cover to a depth of about ten km impacts the climate of the nearby area (almost upto hundred km).
2. This phenomenon is beneficial to both human beings as well asThe evapotranspiration from trees contribute to marginal increase in rainfall in the area, and becomes an additional advantage wherever the
   ground water is also sufficient.
3. Water harvesting
   The forest growth reduces the surface run-off and facilitates water
   storage as well as loss of top soil due to erosion, which may other wise
   lead to reduction of impoundment in storage devices. The layer of decaying organic matter on a forest floor and the root system of the
   vegetation growing on it facilitate infiltration of water

4. Their presence adds to the aesthetic beauty of the nature.

Now how can ppl like me and u help in protecting these wonderful creatures.

• Please realize that the living conditions in rural areas near the tiger are very difficult and it takes a long time to adapt to the local culture before being any help to the tiger. However, if you think that you have the dedication to make a long term commitment and/or have special technical skills or background to help the tiger on-site, please contact various NGO’s which are in to protecting them
• Informing nearby forest officials if u know of any poaching activity taking place in ur locality.
• Don’t ask for products that are made from their bones and skin.

• TCM ( traditional Chinese medicines)<<<<>

” I myself as an animal enthusiast would try at ma level to protect these mustached creature….hahahahah…..and one more thing….saving the tiger alone will not help ……we need to save the tigress tooo….lol )”

eagerly waitin for ur comments …..

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