Indian Sub-continent

Developing solutions for leopard-human conflicts in Karnataka

Human-leopard conflict is rising in most regions where leopards occurred in India. The project aims in developing solutions for human-leopard conflict with the involvement of local community in Deccan regions of Karnataka.

Population survey and conservation of the endangered lion-tailed macaque in Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, Tamilnadu, India.

The project mainly aims to systematically survey the lion-tailed macaque population in Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and develop a long term population monitoring programme involving the local forest department personnel.

Environment Education Programme in the Bhimashankar Wild Life Sanctuary area

The two main aims of this project are i) To instill in the village school children the knowledge and appreciation of their rich natural biodiversity and to encourage them to understand the importance of harmonious co-existence between humans and wildlife and ii) Spread awareness on the issues of wildlife and the sanctuary, and discuss possible solutions and planning steps for concrete action towards conservation with community participation.

An assessment of Herpetofaunal diversity, Distribution and Conservation Status in Barail Hill Range, Northeast India.

We plan to continue herpetofaunal Inventory at the higher altitudes of Barail Hill Range (1000-2500m). Delineating the distribution pattern and working with local communities the project aims to develop a basis necessary for the long time conservation of the Herpetofauna of Barail Hill Range.

Evaluating the efficiency of restoration efforts in reviving ecosystem health using ants as indicators or restoration success.

This project looks at whether restoration efforts in Attappady hills successfully provide habitat for a diverse assemblages of ants and do results from monitoring such communities provide a meaningful way to evaluate restoration success?

Wildlife Conservation Education and Awareness in the Baghmara Balpakram Landscape, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, India

The project will work with schools in Baghmara town, focusing on wildlife in the Garo Hills, particularly flagship species like the Asian elephant. The project will undertake Conservation Education & Awareness Programme intensively only with the selected classes of students in schools in Baghmara town.

Hostplants and early stages of Lepidoptera in the Kumaon Himalaya.

The main aim of this project is to determine as many larval foodplants of butterflies and moths in Himalayan oak forest as possible and document the insects’ early stages.

Herpetofaunal species richness in the tropical forests of Bangladesh

This herpetofaunal research and conservation project, conducted by the Bangladeshi students with support from western experts, aims to prepare an updated species list with proper geographic range to prioritize most species diverse habitat types in Bangladesh for immediate conservation measures.

Survey and Conservation of Multiple Owl species in Brahmaputra Valley, Assam, India

This project aims at obtaining baseline data on multiple owl species occurring in the Brahmaputra valley, Assam, primarily their occupancy, distribution, nesting habits and potential threats for survival of owls in unprotected areas and to generate awareness through community participation.

Hornbill Hotspots: Identifying Distribution Patterns and Conservation Needs of Five Hornbill Species in Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya

This project aims to understand the patterns of distribution of five hornbill species and relative influences of hunting and habitat degradation on hornbills in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.