Today in conversation with India's #firstprofessional woman #naturalist/ranger Ratna Singh. She passed out from the first Ranger Training School/course which started way back in 2006 by the Taj group - The Taj Safaris Naturalist Training programme. She was from the #firstbatch that qualified from that training school. At present she works in an independent capacity for the #forestdepartment of India. Ratna Singh also believes that #sustainibility and #forestconservation go in tandem with each other. And there is a need to include the #tribalcommunities in building a successful #wildlifetourism since they can benefit from the vast forest resources for livelihood. Working with people who live on the outskirts of protected areas is of uttermost importance as they need to start seeing the jungle as a good source of income instead than only focusing on its remoteness.

She imparts training to the #guides and frontline workers of the forest department of India. Ratna has also mentored the first batch of #tribalgirls being trained to become skilled #trackers.

Being born in a place where tiger sightings were common, #tigerconservation is a subject very close to her heart and we get to hear some great tips on how we can be responsible citizens in maintaining the natural habitat of the tigers. We also get to laugh on a funny anecdote from one of her #junglesafari's.

Going by the #ideology - "A perfect balance for conservation is taking care of land, wildlife and people." We believe that many will be inspired by her story to continue building a close relation with Mother Nature!

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