🎉Celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay in Andhra Pradesh! With 3,866 sq. km. of vital wetlands, our EFS&T Department recognizes their crucial role in #ecology and #communities. 🌿Join us in championing #conservation and acknowledging the beauty of these #ecosystems.

Andhra Pradesh's coast shelters Vulnerable Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. In 2023, 4,32,000 hatchlings released from 4800 nesting sites, with Visakhapatnam contributing 53%. The state's initiatives ensure safety, recognizing the crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

AP Forest Dept. and Eastern Ghats Wildlife Society celebrated #WorldPangolinDay on Feb 16'24, highlighting the significance of Indian Pangolins in biodiversity. Brochures on 'Rescue and Rehabilitation Guidelines' were released, reinforcing our commitment to pangolin conservation.

Bird of the Week #1: The Ruddy Shelduck. Known as the Brahminy duck in India, these migratory wonders grace Andhra Pradesh, especially in Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, during winters. With a wingspan of 110–135 cm, their vibrant presence enchants our natural landscape. #RuddyShelduck

On the eve of World Wildlife Day, the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department released a poster showcasing the state's diverse avian wildlife. Let's commit to a greener future, where human progress and wildlife can coexist and thrive together. #WorldWildlifeDay2024

Bird of the Week #2: he Rose-ringed Parakeet, AP's state bird, holds a special place in the state's culture. It inspires poets & is even featured in ancient carvings symbolizing love! This bird plays a vital role in the ecosystem by aiding seed dispersal & promoting tree cover.

The EFS&T dept. conducted a field visit led by the MD APEMCL, Dr. P. V. Chalapathi Rao, IFS to analyze the shoreline accretion along the coast of Krishna Estuary. The visit aimed to protect vulnerable mangroves with soft engg. interventions such as bio-shields, sand dunes, etc.

Today marks World Sparrow Day, raising awareness about declining sparrow populations worldwide. They play a vital role in pest control and seed dispersal, but urbanization threatens their habitats. Let's join hands in conservation efforts for these feathered friends. #SparrowDay

#InternationalDayofForests 2024 was celebrated by the AP Forest Dept. Speakers including foresters, academics, scientists, NGOs and school children gathered to discuss the importance of #ForestConservation. Valuable insights were shared through case studies on forest conservation

Spot-billed Pelicans, also called Grey Pelicans, are under threat globally, classified as "Near-threatened" by IUCN. In Andhra Pradesh, they find sanctuary in places like Telineelapuram IBA, Uppalapadu, Kolleru, contributing to the state's biodiversity.

AP's livestock wealth shines with the renowned "Ongole Cattle" breed, indigenous to the Nellore region. Their resilience and adaptability make them a global favorite among cattle farmers, underscoring biodiversity's role in combating climate change. #Ongolecattle

Celebrating #WorldEarthDay 2024! Join millions worldwide in championing environmental conservation. Since 1970, this global movement unites 1 billion+ people under @EARTHDAYORG. Let's tackle "Planet vs. Plastics" for a cleaner, greener future! #PlanetVsPlastics