Anne exposed Kolkata’s illegal tiger skin trade in 1970 through an article in The Statesman. It led to a Parliament debate, Indira Gandhi’s ban on tiger hunting, and the launch of Operation Tiger, which later became Project Tiger, transforming India’s wildlife conservation efforts. “That was the power of her pen,” Kazmi notes.
Anne also fought for the creation of Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, Balphakram National Park, and Neora Valley National Park. She tirelessly campaigned, raised funds, and pressured governments to protect these forests.
In a time when conservation was dominated by men, Anne stood her ground. She worked closely with forest officers, politicians, and global conservationists. Kazmi highlights,"She was working in forests hardly visited by any naturalist, much less anyone worrying about their conservation."