आमचे प्रकल्प आणि उपक्रम
हे प्रकल्प आणि उपक्रम द ग्रासलँड्स ट्रस्टने केवळ प्राणी आणि त्यांच्या निवासस्थानांचेच नव्हे तर त्यांच्या उपजीविकेसाठी गवताळ प्रदेशांवर अवलंबून असलेल्या अद्वितीय मानवी समुदायांचे संरक्षण आणि संवर्धन करण्याच्या प्रयत्नात केले आहेत.
Focusing on the Greater Purandar landscape
The project focuses on six villages—in the Greater Purandar landscape of Pune district—covering 12 sq. km (3000 acres) of vital grassland habitat. The Indian Grey Wolf and other grassland species, such as hyenas, are at the heart of this conservation initiative.
Wildlife Protection through Wildlife Watchers
We will provide comprehensive training to village youth from the six target villages for becoming Wildlife Watchers. These community members will play a crucial role in monitoring wildlife sightings and human-wildlife conflict cases. A user-friendly reporting system will empower residents to report sightings and conflict situations, ensuring both wildlife and human safety.
In the first phase four critical sites in the region are under surveillance, covering 500 acres (2 sq. km) of rich grassland habitat. A combination of surveillance cameras and motion sensor trail cameras will be deployed to capture valuable data on the behavior, ecology, and threats faced by wolves, hyenas, and other species.
Wildlife Protection through Surveillance
Addressing Human-Wildlife Conflict
We conducted 160 surveys across 8 villages to gauge local perceptions of wolves and hyenas. Based on the findings, we developed awareness sessions to address villagers' concerns, aiming to reduce human-animal conflict and foster coexistence with wildlife.
Wolves and Shepherd Coexisting: A frequently occurring scenario.
Glimpes of Wildlife from the Region
We have recorded 41 additional species, aside from large mammals like the Indian Wolf and Striped Hyena, using trail cameras, CCTVs, and photographic evidence. These include species like the Bengal Fox, Jungle Cat, Indian Crested Porcupine, Bonelli's Eagle, and Red-necked Falcon.
Feral Dog Dominance
After gathering data from camera traps and monitoring we understand that the dominance of feral dogs in the natural habitats of wolves poses a significant threat to wolves by outnumbering them and overshadowing their presence. This dominance not only increases the risk of crossbreeding and the spread of diseases like the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) but also exacerbates competition for resources and contributes to the overall stress on wolf populations.
Individual dogs identified in wildlife-rich areas
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