India, Oct. 16 -- In a first-of-its-kind exercise, senior forest officers in Madhya Pradesh are undergo practical, on-ground training from forest guards and field-level staff as part of preparations for the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026.
The unique initiative, now under way at Satpura Tiger Reserve, aims to ensure that senior officers understand the challenges and intricacies of fieldwork that are crucial for accurate tiger population estimation.
The two-day workshop, which began on October 15, has brought together Chief Conservators of Forests (CCFs) and senior forest officials from across the state.
Under the guidance of experienced field personnel, they are learning to identify pugmarks, set up camera traps, record indirect s...