FHAAST provides support for both tactical and strategic forest health risk assessments. In addition, this program coordinates, in collaboration with the USDA Forest Service Forest Health Monitoring program (FHM), the development of a National Insect and Disease Risk Map (NIDRM) and database.
Username: All_the_Best Published on 2024-12-24 05:12:35 ID NUMBER: 127754
Big Bend National Park is located in Texas. While the park is in a more remote area of the state, it’s still a great option for both casual enjoyers of the outdoors as well as more experienced outdoorsmen. The area’s round mild weather in the winter makes the colder months one of the most popular times to visit. If you’re not bothered by hotter temperatures (or planning to visit for water-related activities) a summer trip can be a bit less crowded. Some of the many things to do in the park include exploring over 150 miles of hiking trails or floating the Rio Grande River.
North Cascades National Park is probably one of the least well-known National Parks in Washington State, at least in comparison to big-name parks such as Olympic National Park. Home to some jaw-dropping scenic views, miles of hiking trails, and an abundance of wildlife, this park is truly a hidden gem. While North Cascades is an amazing place for hiking and camping, it’s also pretty remote, and the popularity of backcountry trips over casual day hikes means that many of the things to do in this park can be more intense than in some other destinations. Wilderness safety precautions should always be taken, including staying on trails or established routes, and not heading out alone.
Located in Michigan, Isle Royale National Park consists of a collection of remote islands on Lake Superior. Accessible by ferry or seaplane, this is a great option for those looking to truly get away from civilization for a bit. Unlike some of the other options on this list, Isle Royale is only open seasonally – it'll be reopening for its 2022 on April 15th. Some popular activities at Isle Royale include boating, hiking, and scuba diving.
Voyageurs National Park is a great destination for all sorts of visitors. Those who love water activities will have an especially great time – some of the best features in the park are the lakes. Boating, kayaking, and fishing are all popular activities. Another notable reason to visit this park is the Northern Lights. This is one of the few parks in the United States (Alaskan parks not included) where the Aurora Borealis is frequently visible. Winter is one of the best times to visit to see the Northern Lights, as longer nights result in a greater period of time to potentially see them.
Dry Tortugas National Park is located off the coast of Florida. This is another National Park that is both unique and a little more difficult to get to. Like Isle Royale, Dry Tortugas requires a boat or seaplane trip to reach. Luckily, there are plenty of groups in the area that do offer such transportation. Dry Tortugas is probably most notable for Fort Jefferson – a massive historic waterfront building – as well as being an excellent spot for activities such as snorkeling.
Home to some of the largest trees in the world, this beautiful park is also one of the most visited forests in the world. Some of the ancient trees in the park are more than 2000 years old, and the tallest tree in the park is nearly 84 meters tall. It is also possible to camp in the park if you make your reservations early enough! In case you need, we have some tips for your first camping trip!
Finland is the spot for forest lovers. In fact, around 75% of Finland is covered in forests. One of the most legendary things to do at this park is to hike Karhunkierros, which stretches out over 82 kilometers. Here, it’s of course recommended to camp on the way. However, you can also hike Pieni Karhunkierros, which is a shorter version of the hike. This trail is only 12 kilometers. There are plenty of camping opportunities along the way and areas where you can stop to make a fire and eat. Whatever your hiking preferences are, you can be sure to enjoy some forest meditation in Oulanka.
Eagles are powerful birds of prey heralded for their strength, and have adapted to be one of the most ferocious avian predators. However, the hunters have become the hunted, with many species now at risk of illegal shooting and poisoning.
It was just over a month since forest officials seized 12 peacocks from the old city residence of a pet shop owner and slapped cases against him. Sleuths of the anti- poaching squad could not arrest him then, for violation of the Wildlife Act, 1972, by breeding the national bird in captivity. Any action against him now appears quite unlikely.
The assistant conservator of forests (surveillance cell) Kondal Rao has been sent on deputation to Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, whereas the post of forest range officer (anti-poaching) has been lying vacant for over four months. Deputy forest range officer SK Baba Khadir Vali, who led the raid, has been shifted to forest utilisation office. That leaves only two wildlife associates (temporary posts) to enforce the Wildlife Act.
According to sources in the department, the pet shop owner, SA Sohail, who runs Fur and Feathers in Banjara Hills, also had business partnership with Nehru Zoological Park for supply of exotic birds.
Sohail has, according to officials, supplied exotic birds to the zoo and is learnt to have been breeding peacocks, including two pure white peacocks, in the cellar of his house in Mochi Colony, Kalapathar. It is also learnt that those who raided Sohail’s house had come under fire from their bosses and explanation was sought from some in the form of showcause notice. However, the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) AV Joseph was unavailable for comments despite repeated attempts.
Officials, based on a tip off, raided Sohail’s residence on May 11 and could not arrest him since he was in Mumbai then. But cases were registered against him under section 9 and 39 of the Wildlife Act, which would get him imprisonment up to 7 years.
“Sohail has come back and is very much in Hyderabad. It is just that no one in the department is showing any interest in following up the case and arrest the offender,” pointed out an official on condition of anonymity.
The anti-poaching squad has been conducting raids and the seizure of 12 peacocks, listed as schedule-1 protected species, was certainly one of their biggest catch till date. Hunting, petting and breeding of any wildlife species listed in schedule I and II can attract imprisonment of three to seven years.
