Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 108 Awareness generation and crowd sourcing by developing a national network of birdwatchers for effective dissemination of information and success stories on bird conservation through citizen science initiatives and electronic media. Implementing Agencies It will be implemented by different stakeholders including ministries with the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) being the nodal institution for this purpose. Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the focal Ministry. Way Forward It is crucial that this plan is implemented in its spirit given the huge development pressure on the environment ministry. It becomes more important because in the hierarchy of conservation actions birds come well below major species like tigers. HIGHWAYS THROUGH TIGER RESERVES AND UNDERPASSES Why in News? Arunachal Pradesh government is planning to build a highway named EastWest Industrial Corridor which includes a 40km elevated stretch through the core areas of Pakhui or Pakke Tiger Reserve (PTR). Effects of highways on wildlife habitats Restricts free movement where traffic is high in volume and velocity. This can lead to effective loss of hunting grounds pastures or water sources for animals. They also break canopy connectivity for arboreal animals such as the liontailed macaque. Significance of Bird Conservation Shine india monthly magazine buy.
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