Dear Bird lovers,
Welcome to the registration form of Phansad Bird Count.
Phansad Bird Count is a long-term bird monitoring initiative by Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI Foundation under their Conservation through Sustainable Engagements, Restoration and Wildlife Protection (CONSERW) program and in association with Maharashtra Forest Department's Thane Wildlife Division
Read the 'Rules and Regulations' carefully before registering for the Count.
A. Eligibility Criteria:
1. Participants must be Indian citizens.
2. Participants must be able to walk approximately 25 km over three days in forest terrain and moderate climbs.
3. Participants must have a binocular.
4. Age limit: 18 to 60 years.
B. Selection Process:
1. Participants will be selected based on the information provided in the registration form.
2. Only selected participants will be informed via email/ pdf on WhatsApp
3. Attendance at the orientation session on Day 1 is mandatory; failure to attend will result in disqualification from the event.
C. Miscellaneous:
1. Selected participants must report to Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary on October 25th, 2024 by 10:00 AM sharp.
2. Participants will receive a briefing and orientation after reporting.
3. Basic accommodation will be provided in government dormitories, tents, or homestays; participants might have to bring their own bedding (prior information about the same will be communicated)
(Note: Basic accommodation implies limited hygiene and cleanliness due to remote locations and limited options. This is not a tourism activity hence we suggest that be prepared to rough it out.)
4. Toilets may be common or attached.
5. Electricity is intermittent; participants must bring power banks, torches, and extra batteries.
6. Simple vegetarian meals will be provided.
7. The forest is tick-infested; participants must bring Permethrin cream/lotion and/or a bottle of Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) oil as a tick repellent.
8. Participants can bring cameras but must carry extra batteries and portable chargers. (Note: This is not a photography tour. You won’t get enough time to do bird or animal photography. Cameras will help us to get record shorts of the species for the specific trail and will also help in the judging process.)
9. Proof of confusing/rare/doubtful species will be asked during judging process (e.g., photos, calls recorded in the field).
10. Neither the Forest Department, Green Works Trust staff/volunteers, nor sponsors/funders/organizers can be held responsible for accidents during the event.
11. Consumption of liquor and/or smoking is strictly prohibited during the entire course of event.
12. Participants must not litter, even with biodegradable materials; please refrain from using single-use plastic.
13. Participants will receive a certificate of participation duly signed by Green Works Trust and Thane Wildlife Division.
14. Participants must wear appropriate clothing (hat/cap, full sleeve camouflaged/dull-colored clothes, proper footwear) and carry a good quality torch, mosquito repellent, and reusable water bottles.
15. Use of playbacks or any kind of sound (e.g. whistle, pishing) to attract the species is strictly prohibited. If found, will result in termination of participation.
16. Participants are encouraged to share good photographs of recorded species with the organizers for conservation and awareness purposes (if used, due credits will be given).
17. Organizers reserve the right to expel any participant for breaking rules or exhibiting foul behavior.
18. Organizers reserve the right to cancel registration if submitted information is found false.
19. Organizers reserve the right to reschedule the event in case of an emergency.
20. Only Green Works Trust is responsible for organizing this event. We welcome your valuable feedback.
D. Travel Information:
1. Local travel during Phansad Bird Count will be done by participant vehicles; please ensure adequate fuel before arriving.
2. If driving to Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, please select the appropriate option and notify us at least one week in advance of any changes in plans.
3. Forest roads are narrow and have thorny bushes alongside; participants must be prepared for off-roading experiences.
4. The Green Works Trust team will guide you to reach the meeting point. We will also try carpooling if you are traveling from other states.
E. Cost:
Phansad Bird Count is a highly specialized scientific activity which is organized and conducted by Green Works Trust in the interest of conservation of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. This Count is supported by SBI Foundation under their Conservation through Sustainable Engagements, Restoration and Wildlife Protection (CONSERW) programme. Hence, there is no registration or participation cost for the participants.
However, we have observed and experienced that commitment of attendance from participants is lesser for ‘FREE’ events than paid ones. In this case, non-committed participants or last-minute cancellations can directly affect the quality of our scientific count.
Hence, we request an obligatory donation of Rs 1000 from the participants. We assure you that the Bird Count is indeed a FREE event for the participants; thanks to our funding partner SBI Foundation. Your donation will be duly utilised for other conservation activities of the Trust. This donation will be tax-exempt under section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961. We are sure you would willingly make this donation for the conservation initiatives of the Trust. For more information, contact 8779409460 / 9769458564
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