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 »
Green Corridor Champions Ensure Right of Passage for Displaced Wildlife during Assam Floods
Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape, August 13, 2017: To ensure the safe passage of animals during the floods, teams of Green Corridor Champions, in coordination with the WTI-Elephant Family team and the Assam Forest Department, assisted by patrolling NH 37. Read more »
Karbi Anglong, Assam, July 17, 2017: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Elephant Family have developed a cadre of local individuals called the Green Corridor Champions (GCC) to help secure four crucial elephant corridors in Assam. Read more »
RIGHT OF PASSAGE: NATIONAL ELEPHANT CORRIDORS PROJECT
To ensure the uninterrupted movement of elephants (and other wildlife) between key habitats and reduce conflict with humans, designated elephant corridors must be legally secured and protected. This is what WTI has been working on through the Right of Passage project for the last decade-and-a-half. Read more »
Kaziranga National Park, March 19, 2017: WTI and Elephant Family organised an Annual Planning-cum-Review Meeting of the Green Corridor Champions in Assam at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation in Panbari on March 17. Read more »
Green Corridor Champions Root for ‘Right of Passage’ for Elephants in Assam
Kaziranga National Park, Assam, February 14, 2017: Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and Elephant Family, in a joint venture with Duarbagori Cooperative Society Limited (DBCSL) have developed a cadre of local individuals called the Green Corridor Champions (GCC) Read more »
