"Two days Workshop in Field Botany" 27th & 28th Dec 2017 @Tansa wild life sanctuary, Mahuli Eco Tourism Centre, Thane Dist

[Rehan Malik Tamboli]

Dear Madam/Sir,

Society for Environment Conservation and Research invites to participate in

"Two days Certificate Workshop in Field Botany"

Venue - At Mahuli Ecotourism Centre – Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Shahapur, Thane.

On 27th & 28th December 2017.

Objective: This 2 day course will cover conventional topics in Field Botany like Diversity of Plants, Morphology, Systems of Classification, Field Data Collection & Herbarium Techniques, Plant Associations & Interactions, Plant Communities in Different Ecosystems.

This course is for students in field of environment (FyBsc, SyBsc, TyBsc, MSc), research scholars, plant enthusiasts, naturalists, student, teachers and wildlife biologists who want to enhance their knowledge of plant taxonomy and allied field.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to improve your knowledge of trees, shrubs andother woody species. The course begins with a concise classroom introduction to plant terminology. During this portion of the class, we will also introduce key concepts regarding some of the genera in the region. However, most of the class will take place outdoors where we will visit a variety of plant community types. Participants will learn to identify the plants using twigs, buds, bark, habitat and leaf characters. Our experts will equip you with the ability to identify during the winter months. We will also include interesting ecological notes about many of the captivating species that we encounter.

Resource persons:

•Dr. V K Mohan, IFS (Retd.), Addl. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Govt. of Maharashtra.
•Dr. Santosh Yadav, Botanist, The Serenity Library & Botanical Garden, Ahmedabad.
•Dr. Alok Chorghe, Botanical Survey of India, Pune.
•Mr. Harshad Ainapure, Taxonomist, Nature First Horticultures, Mumbai

Course Fees: Cost is Rs. 3200/- per person (Rs.2800 for students), includes all meals (veg), accommodation (dormitory), course fees, Certificate and notebook, internal traveling.
(Group discount 10% on minimum 3 candidate registration at a time.)

We will also enjoy the star grazing, Night walk & Mahuli fort trek*

How to Apply: Interested candidate may email their application with CV and short write-up on why you would like to attend this workshop.

Participants:limited . First-come-first serve basis.
Pre-registration is required for all, as seats are limited.

Please find the attachments herewith the details of workshop.

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SECR have much social standing and goodwill to such an event which can bring solace to the environment and environmental studies and we believe that such efforts will be a touch bearer to many others to follow a path of conservation. Kindly support our event through your generous sponsorship, please call for more details.

Thank You and Regards.

Contact: Rehan Malik Tamboli | [phone] /[phone]
Sonal Yelkar - [phone]

Email: [e-mail] web:www.secrindia.org
Address: 4886/410, C wing, Kshitij Society, Tagore Nagar, Vikhroli East, Mumbai – 400 083.