<p>Fairoz, a forest watcher, Sagar-based conservationist Akhilesh Chipli, wildlife conservationist Sunitha Dhairyam and colonel C P Muthanna will be honoured for their work in protecting and conserving the flora and fauna in the vulnerable parts of Karnataka.</p>.<p>The 10th edition of the Wildlife Service Award, instituted by 'Cricketers for Wildlife Conservation', will be given away by former India cricketer and National Cricket Academy director V V S Laxman at an event at Global Academy of Technology, RR Nagar, on November 5.</p>.<p>The four persons were nominated by the Forest Department. Fairoz's work has been appreciated by peers and officers alike. "He is known for his networking skills with forest-dwelling communities, which is crucial for conservation. He is a good tracker who helped during leopard rescue operations," a senior officer told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p>Sunitha Dhairyam, who lives close to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, has been playing a crucial role in protecting tigers and leopards when they inadvertently kill cattle. To ensure farmers don't poison the carcass, she pays compensation on the spot from her Mariamma Trust.</p>.<p>Colonel C P Muthanna, known for his battles against forest destruction and encroachment, is one of the strongest voices for conservation from Kodagu district.</p>.<p>Akhilesh Chipli has been working for conservation of the forests in the eco-sensitive Western Ghats. Through his stance against contractor-driven projects that go against sustainability, Chipli has also been writing for newspapers to raise awareness about the growing threat to natural resources.</p>
<p>Fairoz, a forest watcher, Sagar-based conservationist Akhilesh Chipli, wildlife conservationist Sunitha Dhairyam and colonel C P Muthanna will be honoured for their work in protecting and conserving the flora and fauna in the vulnerable parts of Karnataka.</p>.<p>The 10th edition of the Wildlife Service Award, instituted by 'Cricketers for Wildlife Conservation', will be given away by former India cricketer and National Cricket Academy director V V S Laxman at an event at Global Academy of Technology, RR Nagar, on November 5.</p>.<p>The four persons were nominated by the Forest Department. Fairoz's work has been appreciated by peers and officers alike. "He is known for his networking skills with forest-dwelling communities, which is crucial for conservation. He is a good tracker who helped during leopard rescue operations," a senior officer told <em>DH</em>.</p>.<p>Sunitha Dhairyam, who lives close to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, has been playing a crucial role in protecting tigers and leopards when they inadvertently kill cattle. To ensure farmers don't poison the carcass, she pays compensation on the spot from her Mariamma Trust.</p>.<p>Colonel C P Muthanna, known for his battles against forest destruction and encroachment, is one of the strongest voices for conservation from Kodagu district.</p>.<p>Akhilesh Chipli has been working for conservation of the forests in the eco-sensitive Western Ghats. Through his stance against contractor-driven projects that go against sustainability, Chipli has also been writing for newspapers to raise awareness about the growing threat to natural resources.</p>
