The top research-driven biodiversity conservation organization in the area, Aaranyak, sent a team of specialists to train forest employees in Raimona National Park, Assam, on how to handle GPS equipment.
In the final week of April, Aaranyak trained the forest crew in GPS in several camps within the newest national park in Assam.
Notably, in order to support forest staff in protecting the unique animal legacy of the national park, the training was conducted in eight of Raimona’s anti-poaching camps. Throughout the training, the national park’s range officers offered help.
The GPS handling training gives forest employees the abilities to precisely map and track the habitats of species, patrol routes, and unlawful actions occurring within a national park.
By enhancing data collection, analysis, and management for well-informed decision-making and biodiversity protection, this improves conservation efforts in a national park.
On June 5, 2021, in honour of World Environment Day, the Assam Chief Minister proclaimed Raimona a national park, making it the state’s sixth national park.
Raimona National Park is renowned for its elephant herds and rare butterflies, as well as being the habitat of the endangered Golden Langur primate. Additionally, the park is a sanctuary for various other wildlife species including the Royal Bengal Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Gaur, and Chital.
In addition, the national park’s diverse species makes technological protection necessary. According to a press release, the GPS training given to the employees of the national park in the farthest western region of Assam will significantly aid the park authority’s conservation efforts in this region.
