Protected Areas Update - Correspondence

Marked as AK 15.25. Correspondence pertains to letters addressed to and from Pankaj Sekhsaria, Ashish Kothari and other members of Kalpavriksh, regarding various environmental issues. Correspondents include : Faizi S on proposed conservation network and Clinton's visit to Ranthambore; Ashok Kumar S on forest official trade in deer meet; Ekwal Imam regarding the sighting of a white-backed vulture in Gandhisagar Sanctuary (MP); HS Sangha on study of Sambhar Lake; Joanna van Gruisen expressing objection to a PA Update about BBC filming being the reason for lake area closure and draft reply; MG Gogate objecting to an inaccuracy in the protected area update; Samir Ghosh, Samir (Chief Co-ordinator, Projects, Friends of Doon Society) appreciating name change; Ranjit of Khoj with updates on Melghat Updates on Melghat (lack of updates due to absence of representatives); on Almora following the Chamoli accident; seeking guidance for Himachal Pradesh area; S S Chitwadgi on the NHRC ruling on Rajaji Gujjars; KR Sethna on iron spikes to deter elephants in Chandka; and Dilip Virkhade on encroachment into tribal lands in Maldhok by Western Coalfields Ltd; as well as Ranjith Daniels and Suresh Doval.