Intricate weaves – the pastoral landscape of Bikkapathimund
The shola grassland mosaic is intricately woven into the pastoral way of life of the todas. Join us as we tread gently,upon the grassy greens at Bikkapathimund We meet up at Kengamudi bus stop. Please carry water. Date: 6th July, 2019 Time: 10 am Duration: 3 hours Trail difficulty: Easy Cost: NNHS members: 250/- | […]
Of Davids and Goliaths – a short walk in the Longwood
Known as Longwood shola or ‘Dodda solai’, unique forest fragments such as this hold the mysteries of many a species – from the giant trees to the tiny mushroom. Walk with us as we explore these deep dark woods… We assemble at the entrance of Longwood shola. Please carry water, and come prepared for some […]
Introduction to Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR)
SRI PRAKASH VIDYA NIKETAN from Vishakapatnam, A.P hosted Nilgiri Natural History Society (NNHS) for a talk during their recent visit to The Nilgiris. The students from Sri Prakash Vidya Niketan were introduced to the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve by the Nature Educator of Nilgiri Natural History Society. The talk covered the landscapes, people and diverse lifeforms […]
Protected Areas in the NBR
Map made in 1998. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet. Secondary data and Surveys by Keystone Foundation.
Indigenous communities of the NBR
Map made in 2005. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet & Maps by French Institute, Pondicherry. Primary data from Keystone Foundation and Rev. PK Mulley, Social Anthropologist.
Honey zones of the NBR
Map made in 2005. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet, Maps by French Institute, Pondicherry and primary data of Keystone Foundation.
Forest Management zones map of NBR
Map made in 2005. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet; Maps by French Institute, Pondicherry, Man and Biosphere and IUCN.
Landuse and Vegetation map of the NBR
Map made in 2005. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet & Maps by French Institute, Pondicherry.
Drainage map of the NBR
Map made in 2005. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet & Maps by French Institute, Pondicherry.
Apis dorsata nesting sites in NBR
Map made in 2008. Source of data: Survey of India Toposheet & field data of Keystone Foundation.
