{"id":118702,"date":"2018-05-24T00:35:01","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T00:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/151.106.38.4\/2018\/05\/24\/nagalands-first-biodiversity-meet-records-more-than-170-butterfly-species\/"},"modified":"2018-05-24T00:35:01","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T00:35:01","slug":"nagalands-first-biodiversity-meet-records-more-than-170-butterfly-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nagalandpost.net\/index.php\/2018\/05\/24\/nagalands-first-biodiversity-meet-records-more-than-170-butterfly-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Nagaland\u2019s first biodiversity meet records more than 170 butterfly species"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The first ever Nagaland Biodiversity Meet was organized from May 9 to 16 to learn about and document the biodiversity of Tizu Valley Biodiversity Conservation & Livelihood Network comprising of the villages of Sukhai, Ghukhuyi and Kivikhu in Zunheboto District, Nagaland. <\/span><\/div>\n
The organizers of the meet through a press release said that researchers Pia Sethi, Siddharth Edake, Yatish Lele and colleagues from the Centre of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) have been working for the last three years, with support from the Nagaland Forest Department. As an outcome of their efforts, these three villages have voluntarily formed Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) jointly called the Tizu Valley Biodiversity & Livelihood Network in order to protect their forests and the associated biodiversity. <\/span><\/div>\n
Since the beginning of 2017, Titli Trusthas been supporting TERI to assess the area\u2019s biodiversity, as well as to evaluate the opportunity to initiate nature-linked tourism as an incentive for conservation. Faunal surveys by the team prior to the Biodiversity Meet have resulted in a checklist of 212 species of birds, 155 species of butterflies and more than 200 species of moths so far. Many new and interesting records have already been documented. Flocks of the rare white-headed morph of the Himalayan Black Bulbul (Hypsipetesleucocephalus) have been seen in Sukhai and Kivikhu. The extremely rare birds, Naga Wren-babbler Spelaeornischocolatinus and Hodgson\u2019s Frogmouth (Batrachostomushodgsoni) have also been sighted in the landscape. Among the butterflies, the endemic Naga Emperor (Chitorianaga) and the Rufous Silverline (Spindasisevansii) have been reported –both are extremely rare species. Among the moths, Comostolahauensteini has been recorded for the first time from Nagaland, while Kranandalucidaria has been reported for the first time from India. Despite these very interesting records, the area\u2019s biodiversity remains un-explored. <\/span><\/div>\n
The Nagaland Biodiversity Meet was organized to continue documentation of the area\u2019s biodiversity. 16 participants, which included wildlife researchers, experienced naturalists, students and nature lovers from all across the country gathered for the meet. While the records from the meet are still being compiled, more than 170 species of butterflies were recorded including the spectacular Stately Nawab (Charaxesdolon) and the Great Nawab (Charaxeseudamippus). Other interesting butterfly species that were recorded include the Orange-breasted Freak (Calinaga brahma), Manipur Map (Araschniadohertyi), Khaki Silverline (Spindasisrukmini) among many others, whose identities are being verified. More than 250 species of moths were recorded including the male and female of the rare Picture-winged Leaf Moth (Glanycusinsolitus). The visitors participated in the biodiversity surveys, stayed in local homestays in the villages of Sukhai and Khivikhu, tasted local cuisine, watched the traditional Sema dances and engaged with the local community to understand their efforts to conserve their natural resources.<\/span><\/div>\n
The records of birds, butterflies and moths will be shared through the Biodiversity Atlas \u2013 India (http:\/\/bioatlasindia.org\/). <\/span><\/div>\n
The biodiversity meet is being organised by TERI, Titli Trust, Diversity India, Nature Mates and Indian Foundation for Butterflies– all not-for-profit organizations. Locally, the meet was organized by the Tizu Valley Biodiversity Conservation & Livelihood Network, a recipient of a special mention award by the Government of India-UNDP India Biodiversity Awards for their contribution to conservation. <\/span><\/div>\n
For more information about the Nagaland Biodiversity meet, interested parties may contact Pia Sethi, TERI, pias@teri.res.in, +91-9811222321; Sanjay Sondhi, Titli Trust, sanjay.sondhi1@gmail.com, +91-9412052189.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Zunheboto villages receive National Biodiversity Authority award 2018<\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Tizu Valley Biodiversity & Livelihood Network (TVB&LN) comprising of three villages — Sukhai, Ghukhuyi and Kivikhu– under Zunheboto district, received the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) award 2018 under the category of sustainable use of biological resources (institution) on special mention award. <\/span><\/div>\n
A press release from TVB&LN team leader, Ivan Zhimomi expressed appreciation for the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) Forest and Climate Change, Government of Nagaland, District Forest Officer (DFO) Zunheboto, Gef- Satoyama Initiatives (CI) Japan, the Energy Resources Institute TERI and TITLI TRUST. It conveyed gratitude to TERI for recommendation of the awards and all stake holders of three villages for their cooperation and support.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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