Department of Forestry

WORLD WATER DAY

World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. World Water Day is an annual United Nations Observance – held on 22 March – focusing on the importance of freshwater, coordinated by UN-Water and led by one or more UN-Water Members and Partners with a related mandate.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FORESTS

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns.

Quiz Competition

Department of Forestry in association with Nature Club, Sir Syed College is conducting an online quiz Competition as part of the International Forest day Celebration.

Poster and Cartoon Competition

Department of Forestry in association with Nature Club Sir Syed College Thaliparampa is organising a poster designing and Cartoon Competition in the light of world forest day celebration. The theme for the poster designing Competition is "Human animal interactions" and the theme for cartoon drawing competition is "Forest Fire". Exciting prices are awaiting the winners.

Campus Bird Count, GBBC 2024

World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.

Synchronised Bird Survey at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary 2024

Department of Forestry in association with Forestry Club members participated in the Synchronised Bird Survey at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary on 26,27,and 28th of January 2024

ASIAN WATER BIRD CENSUS 2024

Department of Forestry participated in Asian WaterBird Census. Every January, thousands of volunteers across Asia and Australasia visit wetlands in their country and count waterbirds. This citizen science programme is the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). The AWC is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme, the International Waterbird Census (IWC), coordinated by Wetlands International. It runs in parallel with other regional programmes of the International Waterbird Census in Africa, Europe, West Asia, the Neotropics and the Caribbean.

Field Visit

Students of the Department of Forestry had an exercise on the preparation of the Working plan under the guidance of the Kannur working plan officer Hon. Ajith K Raman, Divisional Forest Officer.

International Day of Forests and World Water Day Celebration

Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba organized an interdepartmental quiz competition in association with the International Day of Forests and World Water day Celebrations. Department of Physics represented by Mr. Christy Jils and Mr. Midhun VP bagged the first prize and a cash prize, and department of Forestry represented by Mr. Abhishek PV and Mr. Parvan Das secured the Second prize.

World Sparrow Day Celebration

Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba celebrated the world sparrow day. It is designated to raise awareness about sparrow conservation and protection, as their numbers are declining globally. The first commemoration of the day occurred in 2010. As part of the celebration, the faculty of the department, along with the students, placed water pots for the birds. This act of kindness was especially important as the summer months can be intense, and birds may have difficulty finding water. By providing water pots, the department and its students demonstrated their commitment to preserving the natural environment and protecting the wildlife that calls it home.

Synchronised vulture survey conducted in Wayanad

A synchronised vulture survey that concluded in the Wayanad landscape, including in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, South and North Wayanad forest divisions, recently recorded 121 sightings of three species of vultures. As many as 65 participants representing various research institutes, including the Kerala Forest Research Institute, University of Calicut, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba, and Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode participated in the survey. P. Muhammed Shabab, Chief Conservator of Forest, Palakkad, inaugurated the programme and Mr. Kumar presided.

Interaction with Forest Ofiicials

The fourth semester students of this department got an opportunity to interact with the forest officials of Vazhachal Forest division. Mr. Noushad, Beat Forest Officer took session on how forest administrations were carried out. He also explained about different tribal settlements inside the forest area and their rituals.

Sandal Regeneration Survey

The Second year BSc Students of this department carried out a sandal regeneration survey inside the natural Sandal areas of Vellikulangara Range of Chalakkudy Division on 17/02/2023. The Survey was conducted in a sampling plot basis. The natural sandal areas of the Range were divided into eight samples plots and teams of students surveyed along each sample plots. Each teams were accompanied by forest officials. The report of the sandal regeneration survey was given to the Range Forest Officer which can be utilized for further administrative purposes.

Trekking at Vazhachal Forest

Fourth semester BSc Forestry students have got an opportunity to experience the forest and to understand different administrative activities conducted inside a protected area. The students along with their teachers had a forest trekking at Charpa Range of Vazhachal Forest Division on 18/02/2023. They were accompanied by the forest officials. They explained about different field activities conducted inside a forest range. Along the way the students were very curious to collect information about the trees and wild fauna they encountered.

Conducted Asian Waterbird Census

Forestry club, Sir Syed College, conducted the Asian Waterbird Census jointly initiated by the Bombay Natural History Society and Wetlands International. This This citizen science programme  is an integral part of the global waterbird monitoring programme. The students of Forestry club surveyed the Kattampally and Ezhome wetland areas together with the bird watchers of Kannur Birders on 14th, 15th of January, 2023

Career orientation class

Department of Forestry organised a session on career orientation and Higher educational opportunities in Forestry abroad for the final year students. Mr Yadu Krishna, an aluminous handled the session.

Bird Survey at Attpadi

Final year students of the department participated in the Bird survey conducted in Attapadi Foresr Range by Kerala Forest Department and Kerala Bird Monitoring Network. This was a citizen science initiative. About 238 species of birds were recorded during the survey.

Nature Walk

Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College Thaliparampa conducted a nature walk at ' Pathrandam Chal' Bird Area in connection with the world wildlife conservation day celebration. Faculties of Forestry recorded and documented the Biodiversity of an unexplored birding hotspot. Ms. Sneha, Hod, leaded the

Student interaction with radio jokie

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THE GREAT “BIRDAY”, Commemorating the 'Bird Man of India'

Forestry Club, Sir SYed College, Taliparamba organized a bird race in connection with the commemoration of Dr. Salim Ali, ‘Bird Man of India’. As part of the program students of the department conducted short bird watching expeditions in and around their backyards. Prizes were given to the students with more number of checklists

INAUGURATION OF FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

The Forestry Association 2022-23 was inaugurated by Mr. Ashraf K, ACF, Kannur. The function was presided by Dr, Ismail Olayikkara, Principal Sir Syed College. Ms. sneha C, Ms. Haritha. M and Mr. Azharali A, department faculties, felicitated the function. A tree was planted in the Sir Syed Botanical garden as part of the inaugural ceremony. Kumari Aysha Suman, Secretary Forestry Association given the Vote of Thanks. The function was concluded by 12.30 PM with the cultural activities of students. 

Ranipuram Visit

Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College conducted a field visit for the first year under graduates. Thirty four students accompanied by the faculties visit the Ranipujram Hills in the Kasaragod district. The primary aim of the visit was to make the students acquainted with the identification and taxonomy of different flora and fauna found inside forest areas. Ms. Sneha, HoD, explained the identification characters of different forest trees.

FOCUS 2022 Orientation Program

Faculty members of Forestry Department, Sir Syed College took expert lectures in the orientation program FOCUS 2022 for the first semester students of MSc Wood Science and Technology at Kannur University Campus, Mangattuparampa.

Anti Drug Awareness Class

Department of Forestry conducted Anti Drug Awarenes class to the newly admitted students as part of the anti drug awareness campaign initiated by Govt. of Kerala. Mr. Azhar Ali, faculty of Forestry gave awareness among the students about the ill effects of drug abuse. He also explained about the social and mental trauma experienced by drug abusers.

BUTTERFLY WALK

In order to make students acquaint with the common butterflies, a Butterfly Walk was organized at Muyyam River basin. The specially curated event included river trail trek, bird watching, butterfly watching, searching for butterfly caterpillars, learning lifecycles of butterflies etc. Ms. Sneha C, HoD, Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College, Taliparamba explained about the identification characters of common butterflies. All the participants were provided with certificates.

KATTAMPALLY BIO-MONITORING

Forestry club in association with World Wildlife Fund India, conducted a bio monitoring at Kattampally - Muderikkadavu wetland on 15th October, 2022. Forestry club members and faculty of Forestry, Sir Syed College were participated. 11 Species of odonates were recorded.

World Wildlife Week Celebrations "Bird Walks"

As part of the wildlife week celebration Department of Forestry, organized Bird Walk- a bird watching program at Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary 08th October 2022.  Ms. Sneha C, Head of the department, gave a lecture on identification of common birds. Students along with the faculty explored the bird diversity of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

International Tiger Day Celebrations

On International Tiger Day an online lecture was held on various topics such as tiger conservation strategies, challenges and present scenario in India. Mr Jishnu M, Wildlife Geneticist and Wildlife Biologist, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala handled the session. Forestry and Nature Club members were actively participated in the discussion.

World Mangrove Day Observation

Department of Forestry in association with Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department and Social Forestry Division, Kannur observed World Mangrove Day on July 26 at Chaal Beech by planting Mangrove Seedlings. Sri. G Pradeep, Assistant Conservator of Forest inaugurated the function.

Vanamahotsava Week

Observed Vanamahotsava week celebrations on the first week of July, 2018. Club members took classes about “Nature conservation” and conduct quiz competitions in nearby schools

World Frog Day

As part of World Frog Day 2022, an expert lecture on ‘Ambhibians of Kerala’ was organised for the Forestry club and Nature club members of Sir Syed College. Sri Sandeep Das, renowned Naturalist cum EDGE fellow took the session. Mrs. Sneha, C HoD, and Mrs. Haritha, M Faculty (Forestry) felicitated the function. Students and nature enthusiast from various universities attended the programme.

World Sparrow Day

As part of World Sparrow Day, Forestry club and Nature club members had conducted a house sparrow census at Taliparamba Municipality. Hotspots were identified and provisions ere given for nesting for sparrows. Bird baths were established in many places in the municipality. Sparrow Campaign was inaugurated by Municipal Chairperson Mrs. Murshida Kongayi.

Mangrove awareness Class

An awareness class on Mangrove conservation was organised for the Forestry club and Nature club members of Sir Syed College in association with Social Forestry Division, Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department at Kannur Kandal Project Head Quarters, Edat. Sri. Ramith, Field Officer, Wildlife Trust of India detailed the importance of Mangroves and the need of its conservation to students. After the class there was a field visit to nearby Mangrove area in which the students could feel and realise the peculiar features of mangroves and the biodiversity associated with mangrove ecosystem. Sri. Pradeep, AK Assistant Conservator of Forest, Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department, Smt Sneha, C, HoD, Department of Forestry, Sir Syed College etc were present in the gathering.

Campus Biodiversity Register

preparation of Campus Biodiversity Register of Sir Syed College. Forestry Club secretary, Mr. Mohammed Aslam took an orientation class regarding the methodology and identification for biodiversity

Nilgiri Tahr count

Members participated in Nilgiri Tahr count from May 9-16, 2019

Aralam butterfly survey

Members participated in Aralam butterfly survey from January 4-6, 2019

Nilambur butterfly survey

Members participated in Nilambur butterfly survey on December 7-9, 2018

Wildlife week

Celebrated Wildlife week on the first week of October, 2018. Club members organized interdepartmental poster making and extempore competitions related to the topic “Wildlife” and conducted quiz programmes in nearby schools.

World Snake day

Celebrated World Snake day in association with Parassinikadavu Snake Park, Kannur on July 16, 2018. Dr Muraleedharan A.K, Principal of Parassinikadavu Ayurvedha Medical College took a lecture on Snake bite- Diagnosis and management.

Nature Camp

Conducted Two day Nature camp at Parambikulam National Park on March 18-19, 2018

Nature camps conducted

Conducted Two day Nature camp at Thattekkad Bird sanctuary from 13-15, February, 2018