Narendra Singh Chaudhary had served as the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Lansdowne Division, Uttarakhand, had been a transformative force in forest conservation for over 30 years. Starting his career as a forest ranger in 1977 at Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, he has worked across some of India's most wildlife-rich regions, including Corbett and Govind National Park.
His efforts have played a crucial role in recognizing the ecological importance of the corridor between Corbett and Rajaji National Parks. Through years of research, camera trapping, and advocacy, he has worked towards establishing buffer zones to protect the thriving tiger and elephant populations in these forests.
One of his major contributions was introducing India's first official Nature Guide course while serving as Director of Corbett Wildlife Training Centre (2007-2010). He also pioneered wildlife certification programs for frontline forest staff, emphasizing crime control and investigation.
Chaudhary is known for his relentless fight against poaching, even confronting influential figures involved in illegal hunting. His dedication continues to shape India's wildlife conservation efforts, ensuring better protection and training for future generations of forest officers.
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