Wildlife Project – NEWS https://naturewildlife.org NATURE ENVIRONMENT & WILDLIFE SOCIETY Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:41:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://naturewildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-logo-32x32.png Wildlife Project – NEWS https://naturewildlife.org 32 32 Conserving the Monitor Lizard Species and their Habitat at Budge Budge Generating Station https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/conserving-the-monitor-lizard-species-and-their-habitat-at-budge-budge-generating-station/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:32:50 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=11147 Location: Budge Budge, Kolkata

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Conserving the Monitor Lizard Species and their Habitat at Budge Budge Generating Station

Funded By: CESC
Project Duration: 01/12/2025 to 01/12/2026
Location: Budge Budge, Kolkata

Conservation and sustainable management of monitor lizard species and their habitat within the CESC Budge Budge Generating Station through science-based planning, stakeholder engagement, and strengthened biodiversity stewardship.

The project will pursue the following objectives:

 

i) To develop a comprehensive conservation and management plan for monitor lizard species and their habitat within the project site.

 

ii) To assess habitat preferences, ecological parameters, and existing threats through systematic surveys and scientific analysis.

 

iii) To disseminate the conservation plan and build awareness among key stakeholders to support effective on-ground implementation.

 

iv) To enhance the visibility and recognition of biodiversity conservation initiatives at national and global levels.

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]]> Conserving the ‘Vulnerable’ Fishing Cat population and its habitats in the Ramsar Site at East Kolkata Wetlands with the Community Stewardship Model https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/conserving-the-vulnerable-fishing-cat-population-and-its-habitats-in-the-ramsar-site-at-east-kolkata-wetlands-with-the-community-stewardship-model/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:24:58 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=11136 Location: Tardah village, Tardaha Kapasati Gram Panchayat, Block -Bhangar I, District - South Twenty-Four Parganas

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Conserving the ‘Vulnerable’ Fishing Cat population and its habitats in the Ramsar Site at East Kolkata Wetlands with the Community Stewardship Model

Funded By: Tata Martrade International Logistics Limited
Project Duration: 01/09/2025 to 31/03/2026
Location: Tardah village, Tardaha Kapasati Gram Panchayat, Block -Bhangar I, District – South Twenty-Four Parganas

Objectives: Improvement of conservation status of Fishing Cat and associated wetland biodiversity in Kolkata through evidence-based habitat management and community-led stewardship. The project will pursue the following objectives:

  1. To assess the encounter rates and habitat preferences of the Fishing Cat using non-invasivemethods.
  2. To aware local communities to take ownership of conservation efforts through environmental stewardship, ensuring the long-term sustainability of conservation initiatives and providing simultaneous benefits to local communities.

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]]> Nature and Biodiversity Conservation in the mangrove landscape of Sundarban https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/nature-and-biodiversity-conservation-in-the-mangrove-landscape-of-sundarban/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:17:25 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=11129 Location: Puijali, Hatgacha, Sitalia, Manipur, Chimta, Amtali, Amlamethi villages under Sandeshkhali

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Nature and Biodiversity Conservation in the mangrove landscape of Sundarban

Funded By: Impact Foundation India/Hindustan Unilever Limited
Project Duration: 01/10/2025 to 31/03/2028
Location: Puijali, Hatgacha, Sitalia, Manipur, Chimta, Amtali, Amlamethi villages under Sandeshkhali, Amtali, Mathurakhanda-Peyaratala GP of Basanti and Gosaba block and Dakshin Garankati, Gopalganj, Jharkhali under Gopalgunj and Jharkhali GP of Kultali and Basanti block

Objective: To enhance biodiversity conservation and human-wildlife coexistence across coastal and mangrove landscapes by protecting key indicator species, reducing conflict, and strengthening evidence-based ecosystem management in 20 villages of the project region.

 

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]]> Fishing Cat Conservation in East Kolkata Wetlands https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/fishing-cat-conservation-in-east-kolkata-wetlands/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:27:05 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=10782 NEWS is working to conserve the Vulnerable Fishing Cat in the East Kolkata Wetlands, a designated Ramsar Site.

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Fishing Cat Conservation in East Kolkata Wetlands

September 2025 – March 2026

Funded By: TM International Logistics Ltd
Project Duration: September 2025 – March 2026

NEWS is working to conserve the Vulnerable Fishing Cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) in the East Kolkata Wetlands, a designated Ramsar Site. The project supports local fishermen by restoring wetlands through pond excavation and re-establishing optimal water depth, thereby strengthening sustainable sewage-fed aquaculture in the project area. In addition, fishermen—who are key co-actors in the long-term conservation of Fishing Cats—will also benefit from renewable energy alternatives such as solar lights and solar pumps.

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]]> Asian Water Bird Census in East Kolkata Wetlands https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/asian-water-bird-census-in-east-kolkata-wetlands/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:16:32 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=8005 Asian Water Bird Census within the East
Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) area as per the Integrated

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Asian Water Bird Census in East Kolkata Wetlands

Funded By: EKWMA


Project Duration: November 2023 to October 2028


PROJECT SITE- Various areas of EKW


THEMATIC AREA-

  • Plan (IMP) of East KolkataWetlands (EKW)
  • Local capacity building for conducting Asian Water BirdCensus
  • Stewardship development for species conservation
  • Repository of the observant dataset for birds

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]]> Stepping up and disseminating low-cost approaches to mitigating human-elephant conflicts in the border area between India and Nepal https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/stepping-up-and-disseminating-low-cost-approaches-to-mitigating-human-elephant-conflicts-in-the-border-area-between-india-and-nepal/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:10:01 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=7995 Improve the security and liveli-hoods of local people by promoting harmonious coexistence between

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Stepping up and disseminating low-cost approaches to mitigating human-elephant conflicts in the border area between India and Nepal

Funded by: Global Nature Fund (GNF) together with Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU)

 

Project Duration: 15th October 2023 – 14th October 2026

 

The project is implemented on the ground with strong technical support from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Nepal and India. It was proposed to strengthen cross-border coordination to achieve sustainable results by organising bi-annual cross-country meetings at EPG level and annual meetings with ministry stakeholders and multipliers to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project. The integration of women in the EPGs and their active role in the human-elephant conflict was well understood by the project team in the first phase.

 

Project Objective:

 

Improve the security and livelihood of local people by promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and Asian elephants in the border area between India and Nepal (SDG 15, SDG 17, SDG 2)

 

Project Outcomes:

 

The safety and living situation of the target groups are improved
Capacity built of local community to deal with the human-elephant conflict
Awareness raised and local population educated on HEC

 

Project Location: Valmiki TR & Katarniaghat WLS(India), Nepal

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]]> A Floristic and Associated Avian Survey of the Forest areas of Hills of North Bengal to monitor the changes in their population to initiate suitable conservation measures https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/a-floristic-and-associated-avian-survey-of-the-forest-areas-of-hills-of-north-bengal-to-monitor-the-changes-in-their-population-to-initiate-suitable-conservation-measures/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:13:22 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=7335 The post A Floristic and Associated Avian Survey of the Forest areas of Hills of North Bengal to monitor the changes in their population to initiate suitable conservation measures appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Current status, distribution and conservation threats of Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) in India https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/current-status-distribution-and-conservation-threats-of-swamp-deer-rucervus-duvaucelii-in-india-2/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:11:54 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=7339 The post Current status, distribution and conservation threats of Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) in India appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Status survey of Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus Bennett 1833 (Carnivora: Felidae) with special reference to their distribution and abundance in wetland habitats of West Bengal, India https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/status-survey-of-fishing-cat-prionailurus-viverrinus-bennett-1833-carnivora-felidae-with-special-reference-to-their-distribution-and-abundance-in-wetland-habitats-of-west-bengal-india/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:28:40 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2638 The post Status survey of Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus Bennett 1833 (Carnivora: Felidae) with special reference to their distribution and abundance in wetland habitats of West Bengal, India appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Preparation of a manual on life-size footprint with necessary Parameters of Indian mammals https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/preparation-of-a-manual-on-life-size-footprint-with-necessary-parameters-of-indian-mammals/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:26:27 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2634 The post Preparation of a manual on life-size footprint with necessary Parameters of Indian mammals appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Status of Marsh Mongoose and their habitat preference in East Kolkata Wetlands https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/status-of-marsh-mongoose-and-their-habitat-preference-in-east-kolkata-wetlands/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:21:41 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2628 The post Status of Marsh Mongoose and their habitat preference in East Kolkata Wetlands appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Status of Clouded Leopard & Hodgson’s Flying Squirrel in Neora Valley National Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal. https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/status-of-clouded-leopard-hodgsons-flying-squirrel-in-neora-valley-national-park-darjeeling-west-bengal/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:20:56 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2626 The post Status of Clouded Leopard & Hodgson’s Flying Squirrel in Neora Valley National Park, Darjeeling, West Bengal. appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Alternative Sustainable Livelihood in the village of Dulki in Sunderban Tiger Reserve in order to reduce anthropogenic pressure on the Forest https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/alternative-sustainable-livelihood-in-the-village-of-dulki-in-sunderban-tiger-reserve-in-order-to-reduce-anthropogenic-pressure-on-the-forest/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:19:14 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2624 The post Alternative Sustainable Livelihood in the village of Dulki in Sunderban Tiger Reserve in order to reduce anthropogenic pressure on the Forest appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Estimation of PopulationTrend of Seven Endangered species of animals in West Bengal https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/estimation-of-populationtrend-of-seven-endangered-species-of-animals-in-west-bengal/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:16:39 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2622 The post Estimation of PopulationTrend of Seven Endangered species of animals in West Bengal appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Developing a Salamander Conserving Area through Breeding of Himalayan Salamander and involving the community around in Namthing Pokhri, Darjeeling Dist, WB https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/developing-a-salamander-conserving-area-through-breeding-of-himalayan-salamander-and-involving-the-community-around-in-namthing-pokhri-darjeeling-dist-wb/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:14:56 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2620 The post Developing a Salamander Conserving Area through Breeding of Himalayan Salamander and involving the community around in Namthing Pokhri, Darjeeling Dist, WB appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> A Short Survey on Sea Turtles in West Bengal https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/a-short-survey-on-sea-turtles-in-west-bengal/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:12:35 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2618 The post A Short Survey on Sea Turtles in West Bengal appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Identification of Waterfowl and monitoring of water quality in eight selected wetlands from North to South Bengal and transfer the technology to forest officers from DFOs to Beat officers https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/identification-of-waterfowl-and-monitoring-of-water-quality-in-eight-selected-wetlands-from-north-to-south-bengal-and-transfer-the-technology-to-forest-officers-from-dfos-to-beat-officers/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:09:32 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2616 The post Identification of Waterfowl and monitoring of water quality in eight selected wetlands from North to South Bengal and transfer the technology to forest officers from DFOs to Beat officers appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Collaborative study on problems of tiger straying in the village of Sundarban https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/collaborative-study-on-problems-of-tiger-straying-in-the-village-of-sundarban/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:06:16 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2613 The post Collaborative study on problems of tiger straying in the village of Sundarban appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> Rehabilitation of jackals Present in Operational area of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Interntional Airport,Kolkata https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/rehabilitation-of-jackals-present-in-operational-area-of-netaji-subhas-chandra-bose-interntional-airportkolkata/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:02:19 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2610 Objectives: To identify the habitat, movement of the population, capture the entire population and handed over to the forest Department to relocate the animals captured in and around the Netaji Subhas

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Rehabilitation of jackals Present in Operational area of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Interntional Airport,Kolkata

Funded By: Airport Authority of India (AAI)
Project Duration: 2017-2019
Objectives: To identify the habitat, and movement of the population, capture the entire population and hand it over to the forest Department to relocate the animals captured in and around the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata. 
Outcomes: During the project tenure total 51 Jackal and 10 Jungle cats has been captured by the help of cages, camera traps and engaging a tribe from Tamil Nadu named ‘Narikureva’ whose name means ‘fox’ or ‘Jackal hunters’. They have been very much successful as they managed to capture 34 jackals and 3 jungle cats in 30 days period in 2 slots, while cage traps managed to capture 17 jackals and 7 jungle cats in 22 months. All the captured animals were transferred to the Forest Department unharmed to be released in wild habitat. The total operational area was free from the jackal and the other wildlife menace. 
Project Location: Operational area of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata

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]]> Status survey of fishing cat with special references to their distributionand abundance in wetland habitats in West Bengal https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/status-survey-of-fishing-cat-with-special-references-to-their-distributionand-abundance-in-wetland-habitats-in-west-bengal/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:01:15 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2608 Objectives: 1. To document and compile ecological history and mapping the historical records of distribution of the species in West Bengal. To prepare the present distribution map of the species in

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Status survey of fishing cat with special references to their distributionand abundance in wetland habitats in West Bengal

Funded By: West Bengal Biodiversity Board
Project Duration: 2017-2019
Objectives:
  1. To document and compile ecological history and map the historical records of species distribution in West Bengal.
  2. To prepare the present distribution map of the species in different wetland habitats of the state.
  3. To identify the possible habitat requirements of the species and their relative abundance in different wetland habitats of West Bengal.
  4. To identify the reasons and areas of human-fishing cat conflicts in West Bengal.
  5. To facilitate and promote conservation measures for the species in West Bengal in a participatory manner involving local communities, Govt. Departments, NGOs, etc.

Outcomes: A review of available literature revealed that the presence of fishing cats has mainly been reported from parts of Howrah, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, and some protected areas in West Bengal. In the present study, we have documented the presence of fishing cats (with camera-trapped photographic evidence) from wetlands of Kolkata, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Murshidabad as well as a few new locations of Howrah, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, and East Midnapore. During the research project, around thirteen thousand local residents of West Bengal were interviewed as a part of the questionnaire surveys. Their local and traditional knowledge was very much useful in finding out many of the newly confirmed locations of fishing cat presence. Twenty-two out of twenty-three districts have been surveyed properly in the last two years following the proposed research protocol and we came up with eighteen confirmed locations of the State Animal. Some places were also very potential and based on the secondary evidence a distribution map of Fishing cat has been prepared with all the confirmed presence locations along with all the probable areas. 


Project location: Wetland habitat of West Bengal

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]]> Development of cross-border approaches to mitigate conflicts between humans and elephants and to protect small farmers at the foot of the Himalayas https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/development-of-cross-border-approaches-to-mitigate-conflicts-between-humans-and-elephants-and-to-protect-small-farmers-at-the-foot-of-the-himalayas/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:00:03 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2604 The Asian elephant is an emblematic species worthy of protection. It also generates significant income from tourism in the Royal Bardia and Royal Chitwan National Parks (Nepal) and in the Katerniaghat..

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Development of cross-border approaches to mitigate conflicts between humans and elephants and to protect small farmers at the foot of the Himalayas

Funded By: Global Nature Fund (GNF) together with Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V. (NABU)
Project Duration: 01.12.2020 – 30.11.2022
The Asian elephant is an emblematic species worthy of protection. It also generates significant income from tourism in the Royal Bardia and Royal Chitwan National Parks (Nepal) and in the Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in India.The border area between Nepal and India has a very high density of Asian elephants .The population is estimated at around 100-125 . However, this area is also a centre of settlement for the growing population of the Nepalese Terai lowlands and the neighbouring Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Through intensification of land use, primarily the conversion of forest into farmland and settlements , the natural habitat of elephants is becoming increasingly fragmented and fast diminishing. Due to this, conflicts between the human inhabitants of the Terai and the elephants are increasing. In their attempts to keep the migrating elephants away from their crops and homes, the inhabitants of the buffer zones of the national parks and elephant migration corridors suffer considerable damage to their belongings and loss of life every year These consequences threaten their very existence. Compensation programmes for damage caused by wildlife are inadequate, involving high bureaucratic hurdles and cannot create lasting acceptance for the coexistence of humans and elephants. The coordination of conflict reduction measures initiated by the state authorities and the local population is also inadequate and the locals feel it is not sufficient. Cross-border coordination of measures between Nepal and India, with coordination meetings every two years, is also insufficient to establish peaceful coexistence between the local population and elephants in this cross-border context. Project Objective: Improvement of the safety and protection of the local population’s harvests through harmonious coexistence between people and wild Asian elephants. Project Outcomes: 1,600 people in the affected communities are effectively protecting their homes, crops and lives from attack of wild elephants and living peacefully with them. The local population, especially small farmers and forest users, are aware of the behavioural ecology and land use of elephants and are warned of attacks so that they can react appropriately. The national park administrations and the competent forestry authorities have formulated measures and implement them together with land user groups and receive broad support in the cross-border context. Project Location: Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh; Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar

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]]> Current status, distribution and conservation threats of Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) in India https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/current-status-distribution-and-conservation-threats-of-swamp-deer-rucervus-duvaucelii-in-india/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:58:50 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=2601 This project will assess the conservation status, distribution and population dynamics of Swamp deer in India and understand the distribution, threats and conservation Objectives: 1. To ...

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Current status, distribution and conservation threats of Swamp deer (Rucervus duvaucelii) in India

Funded By: Conservation Force- A Force for Wildlife Conservation
 Project Duration: 1st Jan’2021 – 31st Dec’ 2022
 

This project will assess the conservation status, distribution and population dynamics of Swamp deer in India and understand the distribution, threats and conservation

 

Objectives:

 

1. To assess the conservation status, distribution and population dynamics of Swamp deer in India.

 

2. To evaluate the habitat use of Swamp deer in relation to habitat quality and anthropogenic activities.

 

3. To identify threats and develop a long-term management plan for the conservation of Swamp deer in India.

Project Location: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam and Madhya Pradesh

1. To increase and protect mangrove cover in 10 ha. at identified sites of Karaikal by 2025 with community participation, who are engaged in valorising mangrove value chain through income generation activities. 2. 14 Stewards from local community and 50 volunteers from local School & colleges engage in protection of Olive Ridley and Green turtle by 2025

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]]> Survey of Flora & Fauna of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/survey-of-flora-fauna-of-mahananda-wildlife-sanctuary/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:25:17 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=377 The post Survey of Flora & Fauna of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary appeared first on NEWS.

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]]> A Floristic and Associated Avian Faunal Survey of the Forest areas https://naturewildlife.org/wildlife/a-floristic-and-associated-avian-faunal-survey-of-the-forest-areas/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:23:50 +0000 https://naturewildlife.org/?post_type=wildlife&p=376 Funded By: Silviculture Hill Forest Division, Directorate of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal  Project Duration: February 2022 to January 2023  Forests are among the most important storehouses of terrestrial biological diversity which indicates the resilience of forest ecosystems to various pressures. Climate change has affected the distribution of plant species and has resulted in changes in forest […]

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A Floristic and Associated Avian Faunal Survey of the Forest areas

Funded By: Silviculture Hill Forest Division, Directorate of Forests, Govt. of West Bengal
 Project Duration: February 2022 to January 2023
 

Forests are among the most important storehouses of terrestrial biological diversity which indicates the resilience of forest ecosystems to various pressures. Climate change has affected the distribution of plant species and has resulted in changes in forest composition. Changes in species composition may therefore affect several ecosystem properties. There lies a strong association between the vegetation and its avifauna of a specific area. The indigenous species play a vital role in the ecosystem because they have evolved to be in a specific ecosystem and have a well-established role in the food web and nutrient recycling. It has been also observed that some of the indigenous forest plant and bird species are showing a gradual decline in population, both in southern and northern parts of West Bengal due to possible climate change, anthropogenic activities, and other factors like pressure caused by invasive alien species, diseases, etc. However, due to the absence of any scientific study, it is difficult to address this issue or to quantify and enlist those declining species. The project aims to advance the understanding of the population structure of various floral species in the forest ecosystem. Forests have always been exposed to various anthropogenic stresses such as grazing, illegal felling of trees for wood, firewood, and introduction of exotic species, etc. which affect the rejuvenation of the species. The effects related to climate change are gradual and difficult to discern quickly. A floristic study would help to develop strategies to stem the decline through artificial regeneration techniques, introducing these RETs in the plantation programme, protection through the Joint Forest Management programme, institutional capacity development, etc. thereby contributing to environmental conservation. This study is proposed to prepare an inventory of trees, shrubs and herbaceous vegetation, and associated bird species in the established ‘sample monitoring plots’ of South West Bengal, North Bengal plains, and North Bengal hills for long term monitoring.

 

Project Objective:

 

1. To establish permanent sample plots in respective forest areas of North Bengal hills for monitoring the population of the indigenous vegetation.

 

2. To prepare inventory of trees, climbers, shrubs and herbs for each of the sample plots for long term monitoring.

 

3. To elucidate the vegetation structure of each sample plot by enumerating various biodiversity indices through statistical means.

 

Outcomes: Field surveys ongoing

 

Project Location: Darjeeling Wildlife Forest Division, Kalimpong Forest Division, Kurseong Forest Division.

 
 

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