So much going on, means I have to delay getting to the mountain project but it will happen soon. Down here, an issue of disturbance of wildlife has me concerned, once again it is the leopard bearing the brunt. I'm behind in replies re project issues, they will also come. As the wildleopard.net site forms as an entity of WildTiger there will be an overall project update, I sincerely thank those who have helped of late, your loyalty to the leopard is appreciated, this species needs a fair go.
Right now a big hats off to gear guru Bernd who is making a special trip here within the next few days, this means the ten village elephant conflict program will have considerable progress. A conversation with the Hatisar guys last night, as the leopard proof goat shed nears completion (more on this soon), gives me real hope, there was realization that agriculture, not tourism, can be the heart beat of this country. And a special shout out to Bindu the Hindu, some great information via phone last night re human/wildlife conflict (leopard, snow leopard) in the area she is working in the Annapurna. "I know it's cold up there Penguin but you are doing very meaningful work, I'm really proud of you, hang in there."
People are trying hard, too many stories to tell right now but the effort will never stop, it can't.
