Sanctuary Asia: The Complete Ecology & Wildlife Quarterly
Sanctuary Asia Vol. XIX No. 4
Journal
Aug-99
The issue contains articles on Mission: Melghat - a forest to Die for, Adventure Travel - The forest forts of Rajasthan, Evolution: The poison Eaters about insects the absorb plant poisons, and convert them into weapons against predators. Also, includes an Interview of Debi Goenka (Mumbai based wildlife activist) has learned to exploit India's reasonably good conservation legislation to great advantage by Bittu Sahgal about what moves him to undertake what perhaps is the most worth while occupation of all the defence of wild India. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and websites
The issue contains articles on The Untamed forest forts of Rajasthan - this rich historical and ecological heritage and of government plans to restore the forts, Blueprint for survival - examines the potential of India's Wildlife Action Plan, Morni Hills Haryana's idyllic gateway nestled in the Shiwalik Hills. Also, includes an Interview of Rajinder Singh (an Alwar based social activist is one the key bridges between wildlifers and human rights' group) he went to Sariska many years ago and helped transform. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and websites
The issue contains articles on Restoring Paradise - the first steps on the long road to recovery have been taken in this exquisite world heritage site in danger, The Pin Valley National Park - the Yoginder Sikand interacted with Gaddi shepherds from Kullu and residents of Buddhist Monasteries and dogharis of the Pin Valley. Also, includes an Interview of Ashish Kothari (Animal rights activist) by Bitttu Sahgal about his work over the last 20 years and his vision for the future of Indian wildlife. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and websites
The issue contains articles on Saving the Andamans - beautiful Indian Ocean islands and their staggering biodiversity, Reflections on a Goan beach, The Myth of the Chusnas - islands in the Gulf of Kutchh, and of the importance of protecting and studying Indian reefs before they are lost to oil spills and pollution. Also, includes an Interview of Father Thomas Kocherry (Priest, trade union leader, Lawyer and environmentalist) who spent most of his life fighting for traditional fishing communities along India's coasts, Coordinator of the World Forum of Fish harvesters and Firshworkers by Bittu Sahgal about his vision for the protection of India's coasts and the communities its supports. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and websites
Sundarbans; Tigers; Turtles; Mangroves; Thomas Kockerry; Lakshadweep; Chusna islands; Mahadei forests; Chilika; Gulf of Kutchh
The issue contains articles on No Snakes in Arunachal!, Narmada - Rainer Horig (Journalist and traveller) writes of his fascination for the Narmada, India's holiest river, Sage Parrot - Oblique view of the natural world and the relationship of human beings with nature. Also, includes an interview of J.C. Daniel (recipient of Sanctuary's Millennium Award, Naturalist adn large mammal expert) by Bittu Sahgal about his life and times. Also, includes reviews of latest conservation books and website
