tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10204506.post6220319581620865817..comments2023-07-11T17:43:48.186+05:30Comments on Tahrcountry Musings: The need for a shakeup in wildlife setup - Another guest post from RameshMohan Alembathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18372903723489957447noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10204506.post-19596427647593691042012-03-14T21:14:54.128+05:302012-03-14T21:14:54.128+05:30Not only a shake up, but a good kick on the buttoc...Not only a shake up, but a good kick on the buttocks is needed. Chamchas rule the roost in wildlife. How else do you explain some of the postings in some of the prestigious sanctuaries ?. What qualification have they got apart from their ability to pander to the wishes of the higher ups in the department. The need of the hour is dedicated men who love wildlife, and who do not see it as a mere job that pays at the end of the monthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10204506.post-90827642015299218832012-03-12T07:36:11.310+05:302012-03-12T07:36:11.310+05:30You can count the guys in Kerala on your finger ti...You can count the guys in Kerala on your finger tips. Mohanji,James Zachariah,Unnikrishnan that is all. The story is not very different in other states of India.You can count the dedicated guys on your fingersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10204506.post-70698452431125539062012-03-11T17:04:29.724+05:302012-03-11T17:04:29.724+05:30Ms Nancy Cook is right in saying that dedication i...Ms Nancy Cook is right in saying that dedication is at a premium. Coming to Periyar, 70s was marked by an increase in poaching followed by the emergence of tough dedicated guys under the leadership of Mohanji. The poachers who were ruling the roost were on the run.The whole thing was spoiled when politicians walked in to set things right. We need politicians who have genuine love for wildlife. Without political will the officers are hamstrung. I was a frequent visitor to Periyar those days and has seen the whole story unfolds.Thomas Mathew,Mumbainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10204506.post-80627042831417878862012-03-11T13:14:15.570+05:302012-03-11T13:14:15.570+05:30Ramesh is perfectly right in his assessment.Dedica...Ramesh is perfectly right in his assessment.Dedication is at a premium now.35 years back when tourists were allowed in Tahnikkudy Bungalow of Periyar Tiger reserve, I stayed there for two nights. On the second day of stay, I happened to see a team of five men, led by Mohan going out at midnight in search of poachers. They had received information from an indigenous man. It was pouring cats an dogs and very very windy. I could hear peals of thunder. I was quite amazed at the zeal of the guys. They could very well have waited till the morning. Yes, dedication is the key for successful conservation. We need men with dedicated guys who breathes fire on seeing poachers. This guy Mohan,had nerves of steel and incredible stamina where it matters.Nancy Cooknoreply@blogger.com