Agasthya 6.2 Talks, Presentations, Upcoming events and Publications

Mathivanan, M was invited as a resource person for Application of Science and Technology in Rural Areas (ASTRA) program which was held at Tilakvidyalaya Hr., Sec., School, Kallidaikurichi on 8th July 2012 organized by Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi. Students of 11th and 12th standard participated in the program and Mathivanan gave a presentation titled “Biodiversity in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KMTR)”.

Mathivanan, M gave a talk about impacts of temple tourism in KMTR at Jayaraj Annapackiam Nadar College, Nallur on 11th July 2012. The program was organized by Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD).

Mathivanan, M gave a talk about resources of Agasthyamalai region at Papanasam on 21st July 2012. The program was organized by Ulaga Thamizh Maruthuva Kazhagam where 500 SHG members participated.

Upcoming events:

Students from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Killikulam, are scheduled to visit ACCC to participate in Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program from 11th August to 25th August 2012.

Publications:

A Krishnagopal, K S Seshadri, M B Prashanth and T Ganesh (2012) The Agasthyamalai landscape: Land of mountains, wetlands and biodiversity. Sanctuary Asia (in press).

K S Seshadri, K V Gururaja and N A Aravind (2012) A new species of Raorchestes (Amphibia: Anura: Rhacophoridae) from mid-elevation evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats, India. Zootaxa (in press).