V. Sundarraju

Born into an agricultural family in Vairichettipalayam, Trichy, V. Sundararaju served in Tamil Nadu Forest Department for more than 36 years in various capacities such as Forest Range Officer, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Regional Manager, Divisional Forest Officer, Deputy Conservator of Forests and District Forest Officer till he retired from service in 2011.

The six-time author continues to write and publish scientific articles, while being a consultant for the Society for Social Forestry Research and Development Tamil Nadu (SSFRDT). He currently also serves as the President of the forum Society for Conservation of Nature (SOFCON).

Uyirththidum Ulagam

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How do the forests of the Western Ghats serve as the life supporting system? What role played by the shola forests in acting as the water resource of the Nilgiris? The key role played by the mangrove forests during cyclone and tsunami. The importance of halophytes in helping the establishment of the mangroves. The valuable medicinal plants that are facing extinction. Why should we preserve the Wetlands? Rare trees that quench the thirst of the forest dwellers. Rare and endangered tree species and their revival mechanism. Wonderful heritage trees such as Baobab, Talipot Palm, Malai Naval,Ulakkaippaalai and Iluppai. Giant tree that hides an elephant. World’s oldest Teak tree. The tree named ‘Tholkappiar’. The great personality who loved to live among the woods even after death. The unsung women who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the trees.

Ecosystem services that are provided by the tiger reserves. Capturing of an old tiger that started killing cattle. Earth can’t survive without elephants. How to protect the elephants from the fast moving trains? Memorable events of encountering the wild animals in the Western Ghats. How was the pachyderm brought under control when it ran amok? The training school meant for elephants. Nilgiri Tahr, the state animal which is at the verge of extinction. Perfume yielding cat. Musk deer and its significance. Grizzled Giant Squirrel that attracts nature lovers. The captured ant eater which disappeared for ever. The disappeared Python which was recaptured. What happens to the mammoth marine animals which are caught or stranded? The call of the flying lizard for its protection. Hornbills that are facing extinction. Interesting birds that inspire even home makers. Bird banding of the migratory birds in Kanyakumari district. Amazing Butterflies that need our support. The ecological services of the Eastern Ghats . Depleting water resources and the needs of protecting the same . Ecological role of the coral reefs in enriching the marine ecosystem. Interesting life history of the cicadas. The great ecosystem services provided by the dung beetles. What are the needs of protecting the wetlands? Tamiraparani, the lifline of southern Tamil Nadu. Cultivation of medicinal plants-a boon or a bane! Fast disappearing sand dunes and the need to protect them. Compassion towards the underprivileged. Sir Arthur Cotton who builds check dam across Kollidam. The flowering trees that can add beauty to the houses and the surroundings. The great woman who sacrificed her life to redeem the downtrodden.

‘Uyirththidum Ulagam’ discusses not only the above inspiring topics but also narrates the adventurous experiences of V.Sundararaju, a former Indian Forest Service Officer while he served in Tamil Nadu Forest Department, over a period of 36 years. Interesting encounters with denizens of deep forests and the secret life histories of certain less important life forms may definitely be quite informative. The ideas suggested by the author in protecting the rare and endangered trees, medicinal plants, mangroves, shola forests, feathered bipeds and greater animals may give rise to intriguing questions.

The book is dedicated to the serving Officials of the Tamil Nadu Forest Department with deep involvement, dedication and devotion.

If anyone wants to know about forest and management in Tamil Nadu, then this simple, interesting and down to earth book will be certainly quite handy

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Jungle Chronicles

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How does the Forest Department tackle a raging forest fire? When an elephant ran amok, how was the pachyderm brought under control? What happens to the mammoth marine animals that are caught or stranded?

Jungle Chronicles narrates the adventurous experiences of V. Sundararaju, a former Indian Forest Service Officer while he served in Tamil Nadu Forest Department, over a period of 36 years. Interesting encounters with denizens of the deep forests

Why to conserve hills and hillocks

By V. Sundarraju in True Story | Reads: 84 | Likes: 0

CONSERVING THE HILLS AND HILLOCKS OUTSIDE THE RESERVE FORESTS While I was working as the District Forest Officer (DFO), Kanyakumari Forest division, this incident took place sometime during 2010. It was a Sunday. Since I used to be very busy during the weekdays, I could find time mostly on wee Read More...

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