Unveiling the massive mascot of wild buffalo in Chhattisgarh
Naya Raipur (Atal Nagar), in Chhattisgarh gets a new landmark with a life-size bronze sculpture of a wild buffalo mascot for the state. The statue has been placed around green landscaping as the center of a square, to be called the Shyamu-Radhe Chowk henceforth. Read more ›
Mitigating Human-Himalayan Brown Bear Conflict- communities play a role
Around the world, the communities are on the front line of conservation. Using their traditional knowledge of nature, they are the stewards of biodiversity. Read more ›
Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh Forest Department Conducted a Training Workshop on Human-Tiger Conflict Mitigation in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Read more ›
Women in Nagzira and Brahmapuri take the lead and come together for tiger conservation
With an aim to save the tigers in the wild and their habitat and support human population in key areas throughout Asia, the Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) launched the program in 2014. The project is supported by the German Government and the German Development Bank (KfW). Read more ›
Vhali Utsav celebrated by WTI and Gujarat Forest Department with support from TATA Chemicals
“Whale Shark Day” or fondly known as “Vhali Utsav” was declared in February, 2007, by the Government of Gujarat to mark the efforts of conserving the gentle giant of the sea. Read more ›
WTI trains a new batch of Frontline Forest staff at Kanha National Park
As a part of the continuing efforts under its Van Rakshak Project to train, equip and boost the morale of frontline forest staff across the country, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in partnership with Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and with support from IFAW, conducted a training programme for the new staff in Khatia Eco Centre from November 17-19, 2018. Read more ›
3rd Nagzira Nawegaon Tiger Reserve (NNTR) Stakeholder Workshop held in Gondia.
Gondia, November 30th, 2018 : Geographically connected with major tiger reserves in Central India like Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, Pench and Tadoba- Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharshtra, the Nagzira Nawegaon Tiger Reserve (NNTR)… Read more ›
In a bid to engage relevant authorities and seek their support to mitigate Human-Elephant conflict in the Dooars region, Society for Protecting Ophiofauna and Animal Rights (SPOAR) our Green Corridor Champion organised a series of liaison meetings with forest officials, local administration and other relevant stakeholders from 11th -16th November 2018. Read more ›
When art initiates conservation efforts in Jharkhand through school kids
ndia has the largest number of wild Asian Elephants, estimated at 27,312 according to 2017 census by Project Elephant, i.e. about 55% of the species’ global population. Research shows more the forest habitat is degraded, the farther an elephant herd has to roam in search of food, water as well as space. Read more ›
Wildlife Crime Prevention Training in First Addition to Manas National Park
A total of 24 frontline forest staff from five forest ranges under Chirang Forest Division participated in the Wildlife Crime Prevention training on 30th October 2018 – 1st November 2018 at Chirang DFO Office campus at Kajalgaon. Read more ›
