‘RoaRsearch’ workshop trains youth in wildlife monitoring

Vadodara: The department of zoology, MS University's faculty of science, is hosting the ‘RoaRsearch' workshop on wildlife monitoring techniques to mark World Lion Day. Organized in collaboration with the Vadodara Wildlife Division, Forest Department, and the Association of Zoologists, the three-day workshop began on Sunday.It aims to equip young researchers and students with practical skills in wildlife research and conservation, blending academic sessions with field training to promote a deeper understanding of monitoring methods and the importance of preserving India's biodiversity.The workshop includes expert talks by leading scientists and forest officers, as well as field exercises.The inaugural session was held in the presence of MSU's in-charge vice-chancellor Dhanesh Patel, dean of the faculty of science, Professor Vipul A Kalamkar and head of the department of zoology, Professor B Suresh.As part of the fieldwork, participants will undergo intensive field training at Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary. They will be introduced to practical bird census methods, mammal tracking and identification using signs and camera traps, quadrat and transect methods, and techniques for collecting and interpreting field data for ecological studies.The workshop has brought together 50 selected students from across Gujarat. The workshop included guest speakers such as Vijay Kumar Koli, assistant professor at Udaipur-based M L Sukhadia University and Hari Prasad Sharma, associate professor at Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

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