The Kenneth Anderson Nature Society (KANS) quite expectedly, is named in memory of Southern India’s most celebrated hunter turned conservationist, Kenneth Anderson (1910 – 1974). He was a rare breed who understood, loved and respected nature even in the most dangerous of circumstances when faced with a maddened charge by a man-eater or a rogue elephant.
He extolled the virtues of an untouched jungle and the merits of leaving the jungles of South India as they were. We, who have spent many a night and day, reading his blood curdling tales of the most vile man-eating tigers and leopards, cozy tales of the jungle and its inhabitants and absorbing all of its lore in the minutest detail, decided to honour him in India’s time of need, in her time of desperate measures to save her true legacy - her forests and its inhabitants.
KANS consists of members who are like minded, share the spirit of adventure, have a conservationist approach and above all adore the diminishing denizens of the jungle – great and small. The spiders, ants, butterflies, the elephant, the deer and the tiger all serve as a reminder of just how great our natural wealth is.
KANS brings to the fore the idea of conservation and through hard work by some of the more enterprising members of repeatedly requesting the Forest Department to pass on some of their troubles has now provided the ideal platform for everybody connected with this noble cause to launch their attack against the marauding enemy of development and illegal poaching and associated evils.
On the 2nd of October 2008, the Society met at the Aiyur Forest Bungalow, one of Anderson’s most favoured haunts, to officially begin this chapter of wildlife conservation. It was indeed an emotional moment to behold when one of our long standing dreams finally began to see the light of day.
Issues such as socio-economic struggles, practical difficulties for the forest department and habitat destruction are at the forefront of our activity, but these are boundaries that far transcend barriers of government, people and the law of the land.
Plans are many and the means to execute them are afoot, slowly, but surely, the men, women and children that make up this society will achieve their objectives toward providing our future generations with a glance of that most revered animal – the tiger!
If you are true lover of nature and interested in its conservation, please join this unique and focused group to join the fight for survival.
He extolled the virtues of an untouched jungle and the merits of leaving the jungles of South India as they were. We, who have spent many a night and day, reading his blood curdling tales of the most vile man-eating tigers and leopards, cozy tales of the jungle and its inhabitants and absorbing all of its lore in the minutest detail, decided to honour him in India’s time of need, in her time of desperate measures to save her true legacy - her forests and its inhabitants.
KANS consists of members who are like minded, share the spirit of adventure, have a conservationist approach and above all adore the diminishing denizens of the jungle – great and small. The spiders, ants, butterflies, the elephant, the deer and the tiger all serve as a reminder of just how great our natural wealth is.
KANS brings to the fore the idea of conservation and through hard work by some of the more enterprising members of repeatedly requesting the Forest Department to pass on some of their troubles has now provided the ideal platform for everybody connected with this noble cause to launch their attack against the marauding enemy of development and illegal poaching and associated evils.
On the 2nd of October 2008, the Society met at the Aiyur Forest Bungalow, one of Anderson’s most favoured haunts, to officially begin this chapter of wildlife conservation. It was indeed an emotional moment to behold when one of our long standing dreams finally began to see the light of day.
Issues such as socio-economic struggles, practical difficulties for the forest department and habitat destruction are at the forefront of our activity, but these are boundaries that far transcend barriers of government, people and the law of the land.
Plans are many and the means to execute them are afoot, slowly, but surely, the men, women and children that make up this society will achieve their objectives toward providing our future generations with a glance of that most revered animal – the tiger!
If you are true lover of nature and interested in its conservation, please join this unique and focused group to join the fight for survival.
4 comments:
I am an avid fan of Kenneth Anderson and still keep poring over the pages of his books regularly. How can i become a member of KANS?
Rajesh
I am diehard fan of KA. Being an an avid Tiger conservationist I really enjoy reading KA's adventures. I am just waiting to be a member of this fan group. Can anyone let me know how to go about it? I am ready to do some "ghoomimg" with like minded KA fans.
Try "www.kans.org.in"
You can download the membership application form from the site.
I am an avid reader of Sri Kenneth Anderson. I have collected all of his books.I want to join the KANS.
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