One of the many aspects of life that I have become more aware of during my stay here, is that regarding the role of the Forestry Department in preserving and protecting what is left of our pristine flora and fauna. These remarkably brave men, with only the most basic of support structures available to them, look after and protect the precious remaining forests, caves and waterfalls - spending weeks in the jungle looking out for poachers, illegal loggers and individuals that cut down the forest for their own purposes. They are often outgunned and outnumbered. The poachers or illegal loggers are well equipped and perhaps supported. On Thursday 12th 2013 at around 10.00 pm 2 officers were killed after a shootout with 5 poachers trying to take out the endangered remaining tigers at the Umphang East Thungyainarasuen Wildlife Sanctuary. The poachers were arrested but this is little consolation for the loss of life that ensued as a result of greed, gross ignorance and cruelty.
These protected habitats provide us with oxygen, clean water sources, bio-diversity, are a source of natural food and medicinal herbs and are also the home to spiritual energies as all those pursuing their own spiritual path know. Once the natural energy of the earth is destroyed and degraded decline always follows as does trouble.
Deer can safely wander about at Kao Yai National Park
Senior officers undergo regular training
Deer calf resting in the park
Officers undergoing refresher training usually cover vast surface
areas and spend weeks in the jungles acting as protectors
areas and spend weeks in the jungles acting as protectors
This specialized force training!.
Deer are protected and mingle with park visitors and staff
For more information and statistics please visit: http://tscwa.org/forests/index.html
It is purely my opinion but I can't help wondering why the folks that teach our children and protect our vital resources are often underpaid, work long hours to make ends meet and generally receive little recognition.
THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING OUR EARTH!
For more information and statistics please visit: http://tscwa.org/forests/index.html
Beauty in floral variety!
Serene and peaceful abodes!
Rivers originate in the mountains
Clean streams!
Watershed! Source of life and livelihood!
Forests home to many species
Waterfalls and caves
This brief reflection is dedicated to all those officers who risk their lives daily, work under strenuous physical conditions and help to safeguard the most beautiful aspects of our planet.
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