forest dept issues guidelines for firefly festival Anil Anjankar, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Bhandardara region) - May 21, 2019
To stop this nuisance, 1 we will be putting check posts on the roads leading towards these areas and at some parts in the jungle. 2 We are urging tourists not to carry loudspeakers, camera flashes and anything that can harm the fireflies.” For the fireflies, the brighter they illuminate, the higher their chances of getting female attraction is. So, when a torch or flash light is on, they try to shine brighter and may end up losing their lives in the process, say experts. Hence, the restriction on camera flashes and powerful torches. 3 “Primarily, tourists will be warned. But if they don’t adhere to the instruction and follow guidelines, they will be fined for causing disturbance to wildlife,” adds Anjankar. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/ahead-of-the-firefly-festival-season-forest-dept-issues-no-nuisance-guidelines-for-enthusiasts/articleshow/69414761.cms Fireflies settle on the fruit-bearing trees of hirda, behda, jamun, umbar and mangoes. They