Environment Conservation Group

ECG (Environment Conservation Group), SACON ( Salim Ali Centre for Ornitology and Natural History) and CASFS (Central Academy for State Forest Service) are jointly organising a Wildlife Photography Competition and Exhibition From  :3rd Jan to 9th Jan 2011 At      : Vanavatika Hall at Forest college campus R.S Puram,  Coimbatore. Internationaly renowned photographers like Mr. TNA Perumal, Mr. K. Jayaram and Mr. K.Maruthachalam will exhibit their photographs and give expert talk on the subject on 3rd Jan 2011. The Photography competion is open to all. For further details contact: Mrs. Gaytri Devi (Secretary) - 9942310000 Mr. R. Mohammed Saleem (President) - 97878 78910

Roadside trees are at the receiving end. They are being cut in the name of development - road widening, cable laying, etc. Nowadays it is a common sight to see trees being cut in Coimbatore City. Public awareness level is very low. We need to put pressure upon the Government to stop this trend. Thankfully, environmental NGOs like Matram, Oli, ECG, etc have succeeded in halting the cutting of trees in Ramnagar. We need to join hands and create a stronger group against unauthorised and unwanted cutting of trees. The NGOs have planned to meet and disuss the issue and take it to the higher authorities in the government.

Wildlife Photography Course ECG is organising a two day Wildlife Photography course this month on July 17th and 18th by none other than Ace Photographer Mr. K. Marthachalam. This certificate two day course is at a special concessional rate of Rs. 1000/- per participant. Mr. K. Maruthachalam, A Five Star photographer with more than 100 national and international awards to his credit. An elected Associate of Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS), Artiste of Federation International Art of Photography (AFIAP) and Associate of the photographic Society of America (APSA) is one of India 's most respected photography experts, Mr. K. Maruthachalam chose to transform his love for the lens to one of the most trusted photography destinations in the region. Date: 17th and 18th June ( Sat & Sunday) 2010 Interested people may kindly contact Mr. Mohammed Saleem, Mobile No: 97878 78910

June 5th is a day that enhances awareness of the environment and public action. In Coimbatore Environment Conservation Group had their way of spreading environment awareness. A “ Save our Environment” Signature campaign was organized at Race Course from 6am to 8pm by ECG. The event drew a large crowd, people from all walks of life, young and old, came to show their concern for the environment. The D.I.G. of Prisons, Mr. P.Govindrajan made a humble appearance and donated free sapling raised by the Prisoners at the Prison campus to ECG, and also helped the team in distributing free saplings and environment awareness materials. The event was also attended by Mr. Anshul Mishra , Commissioner  , Coimbatore Corporation, Mr. Roch Thanasamy and other prominent people of the city. Project Green Hands of the Isha Foundation donated more than 100 saplings for free distribution. Aircel and Reliance sent out free SMS to their subscribers regarding the event, Radio Mirchi covered the e...

Tamilnadu Forest Department is organising the Elephant Census from May 14th Fri to May 17th Mon. Interested volunteers may register their names with: Mr. R. Mohammed Saleem President Environment Conservation Group, Coimbatore 97878 78910

Wildlife Photography Course It is great privilege to inform you all that one of the finest photographers in South India Mr. K. Marthachalam has accepted our request to train us on a two day programme on Wildlife photography. This certificate two day course is at a special concessional rate of Rs. 1000/- per participant. Mr. K. Maruthachalam, A Five Star photographer with more than 100 national and international awards to his credit. An elected Associate of Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (ARPS), Artiste of Federation International Art of Photography (AFIAP) and Associate of the photographic Society of America (APSA) is one of India 's most respected photography experts, Mr. K. Maruthachalam chose to transform his love for the lens to one of the most trusted photography destinations in the region. Date: 12th and 13th June ( Sat & Sunday) 2010 Venue:    Photo centre, Race Course, Coimbatore - 12th June ( 2.30pm to 8pm)     ...

Precious driking water is wasted by pipes broken by negligent workers laying underground electrical cable. The residents are put to untold hardship in the peak summer without drinking water. In the name of beautifying Coimbatore for World Tamil Conference,  roads are dug and kept open for weeks before work can commence. This is putting the public to lot of hardship.

Ugniyum is a tribal settlement situated in the dense forest hill of  Satyamangalam, Environment Conservation Group came across this settlement on their jungle trek and got information thanks to Forester Mr. Karuppuchetty who accompanied their trek. The tribals depend on the forest for their livelihood. There is no bus to the settlement, no hospital or proper school. they have to walk kilometeres for their rations and other neccesities. Thanks to Rotary Club of Tiruppur, who have come forward to build the tribals ten new homes and Environment conservation Group (ECG) has offered to provide electricity to all the homes in the tribal settlement. The new set of ten homes was inaugurated by the DFO of Satyamangalam Mr. Rama subu  who is the heartthrob of the tribals on 24th March 2010. Thanks to him, now the way to Ugniyum is being laid with  tar road. Hope very soon we will find bus plying to Ugniyum forest settlement.

Trek Area: Hasanur Participants: ECG ( Environment Conservation Group ) Members Accomodation: Hasanur Forest Guest House Date: 13th & 14th March 2010 Food: Hotel Annapurna (opp. the Hasanur Forest Check Post) - Quality/Service: Good Sighting: black panther ( yes! BLACK PANTHER), elephants, sambar deer, spotted deer, barking deer,wild boar,bonnet macaque, porcupine, toddy cat,hare and lots of beautiful birds.

Tamilnadu Forest department is conducting Tiger Census Across tamilnadu from 20th Feb to 25th Feb 2010. Nature lovers willing to volunteer for the Wildlife census may contact Mr. R.M.Saleem mobile no:9787878910, Visit ECG office or mail to ecgwild at gmail.com

ECG is conducting environmental awarness campaign in leading educational institutions of Coimbatore on 9th FEB 2010, This campaign is an effort by volunteers of three organisations namely MATRAM, Rotary Club of Coimbatore and Environment Conservation Group. The programme is a street play spreading awarness about the Environment and GM foods. It starts with Avinashilingam College. Eco-Warrior Award winner Mr. Yoganathan will give a talk on the present scenario of our Environment.