Environment Conservation Group

The Annual Wildlife Census and Tiger Monitoring programme will be conducted in Sathyamangalam Forest Division between 24th and 29th March 2011. The Annual Wildlife Census will be carried out for three days from 24th March to 26th March and the Tiger Monitoring programme three days from 27th to 29th March. The census orientation training will be held on 24th March at 9 AM at Bannari Forest Nursery Hall

A big green tree has been axed just to make visibility of the IDBI bank, Trichy road better. The more than 10 year old  tree, which provided good green cover and shade was cut down by the Highways Department. Compaints have been raised and the matter is looked into.

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