Section 34(13)(a) in The Wild Life (Protection) (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1974
(a)Minimum Qualifications for Guides and Naturalists.-(i) Naturalist Category N-1: Graduate, knowledge of English or French or German, identification of mammals, birds, flora, butterflies and snakes and knowledge of interesting facts about them, knowledge of the scientific basis for conservation of environment and forests, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ts, geology and geomorphology of the National Parks/ Sanctuary, complete knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, general knowledge about local tribal culture, certificate of first aid and a minimum experience of 5 years as a guide.(ii)Naturalists Category N-2 : Graduate, knowledge of English or French or German, knowledge of mammals and birds, identification of common trees, general knowledge about other groups of animals and plants and knowledge of interesting facts about them, knowledge of the scientific basis for conservation of environment and forests, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census and census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ls, geology and geomorphology of the National Park/Sanctuary, complete knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, general knowledge about local tribal culture, certificate of First Aid and a minimum experience of 3 years as a guide.(iii)Guide category G-I : Class 12 pass, working knowledge of English, identification of all mammals and common birds, identification of common trees and knowledge of interesting facts about them, general knowledge about forests of the National Park/Sanctuary, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census and census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ts, geology and geomorphology of the National Park/Sanctuary, certificate of first aid and a minimum experience of 3 years as a guide.(iv)Guide category G-2 : Knowledge of wildlife, knowledge of roads, identification of common trees and knowledge of interesting facts about them, general knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, knowledge of wildlife management, animal behaviour, habitat etc., knowledge of tourist rules, do's and don'ts, Eagerness to learn more about forests and wildlife.