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This blog, Conserving Vultures, has been created in order to keep you aware and updated regarding status and conservation initiatives of Critically Endangered vulture species in South Asia. In recent years, vulture populations throughout the range states have undergone dramatic declines in numbers, > 90 %, due to contamination of veterinary drug Diclofenac in their food cycle.

Lets join our hands to conserve these noble birds from the verge of extinction.

Dr Sagar Paudel
sagar@birdlifenepal.org


Friday, September 9, 2011

3rd International Vulture Awareness Day celebrated in Nepal



3rd International Vulture Awareness Day was celebrated on 3 September 2011 in Nepal and around the world. On this occasion, BCN organised several events at various part of the country: Kathmandu, Palpa, Kaski, Chitwan to Kanchanpur districts. Conservation awareness rallies, awareness campaigns; awareness workshops; interaction and talk programs; awareness through FM radio;Bombax sps.(Simal) plantation, street drama were carried out throughout the country in coordination and collaboration with Department of National Parks and Wildlife conservation (DNPWC), Department of Livestock Service (DLS), National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), veterinary communities, community forest user groups and other local CBOs and NGOs.
Vulture Conservation Awareness and Raptor Observation Program was organised at Kakani, Nuwakot on 3 September 2011. Raptor observation was done in landfill site, Okharpauwain order to observe the decline of vultures and overall raptors in comparision with the past population. During this event, Mr. Hari Saran Nepali “Kazi”. Founder president of BCN shared his experiences and briefed about the causes of decline of vultures. Similarly, Dr. Hum Gurung, Chief Executive Officer, BCN highlighted on need of Environmental Education to public for biodiversity conservation. Mr. Mohan Chandra Bishwakarma, Vulture Conservation Officer informed participants about vultures, their role in nature, causes of decline, conservation measures being done in Nepal and Mr. Juddha Bahadur Gurung, Member secretary, NTNC focused on role of youth in conservation.  Mr. Shree Ram Subedi, President, BCN encouraged everyone to join their hand together for conservation of vultures.
The first Saturday of September each year is celebrated as International Vulture Awareness Day across the globe. The purpose of this day celebration is to create awareness of the continued plight of all vulture species and highlight the work done by conservationists. In Nepal this day is being celebrated since first international event in 2009. 





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