In an interactionwith media, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department along with its Eco Tourismdivision officials announced the 7th edition of the UP Nature and BirdFestival, set to be held at the Vijaysagar Bird Sanctuary in Mahoba district,Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Bundelkhand region, the Festival will witness anaudience of national and international experts in the fields of birding, natureconservation, and wildlife tourism and photography.
During the pressconference Chief Conservator Wildlife Western and the team, outlined theFestival schedule. Beginning with an opening ceremony on 1st February, theFestival will include field excursions, dedicated panel sessions, photoexhibits, book launches and relevant partnership announcements.
Opening its doorsfor building awareness among the youth towards conservation and appreciationfor nature and wildlife, the event will also see an inflow of students fromeducational institutions in the surrounding areas. Re-affirming the prestigiouspartnerships with British Bird Fair and Bird Life International, the mainfocus-area of the festival’s 7th edition is ‘Ecotourism for nature conservation‘.