------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Documented by Goa Desc Resource Centre Ph:2252660 Website: www.goadesc.org Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Press Clippings on the web: http://www.goadesc.org/mem/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mahadayi, its Insects, reptiles and amphibians ------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mahadayi Valley is one of the regions most exquisite of natural wonders that the Goan Sanhyadris can boast of. Densely covered with magnificent semi-evergreen, mixed deciduous and deciduous forest types, the region exhibits high rising mountains, vibrant streams and a range of natural habitats that await to be explored.
From the spongy leaf litter on the forest floor to the thick dense tree canopy, these enchanting forests support wildlife of all shapes, sizes and designs that one can marvel at. For those who believe that small is beautiful, these forests supports an array of lesser-known fauna, many of which are rarely appreciated by the layman.
The valley is also the catchment area of the life-line of North Goa, the Mhadei (Mandovi) River.
Threatened by developmental projects like the Mahadayi diversion projects, renewed mining activities and alteration of habitat for monoculture plantations, the Mahadayi Valley requires a green force of Goans to conserve these natural habitats and their inhabitants.
An exhibition is bring organized from 13th to 15th February, 2004 under the auspices of the Mahadayi Bachao Abhiyan and is being jointly sponsored by the Kala Academy and Swapnagandha Resorts. The exhibition aims at creating awareness and consciousness about the lesser-known wildlife namely insects, reptiles and amphibians amongst the public. The exhibition will be held at The Art Gallery, Kala Academy and will be open on all three days from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Images of two nature photographers, Mr. Parag Rangnekar and Mr. Nirmal Kulkarni are being exhibited and the images have been selected to portray moods, designs, actions and rarity of insects, amphibians and reptiles.
While, Mr. Parag Rangnekar, a double post-graduate degree holder in Ecology & Environment and Agriculture, is currently working as Programme Officer-Environment with Mineral Foundation of Goa,
Mr. Nirmal Kulkarni is a Bachelor Degree Holder in Applied Art and is currently pursuing his final year in a post-graduate course in Ecology & Environment. Besides which he is also the Director of Swapnagandha Resorts, Goa.
Both Parag and Nirmal are well known in the Goan wildlife scene and have served in various committees and participated in conservation related activities. ------------------------------ Source:Press Release ------------------------------ ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 2252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] website: www.goadesc.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy =======================================
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