1. Involved in impact-based wildlife research across India:
- Engaging in wildlife research activities spanning various regions of India.
- Focusing on understanding the impacts of anthropogenic activities on wildlife populations
- Collaborating with local communities, conservation organizations, government and private agencies.
Setting up camera traps in Rowa wildlife sanctuary
2. Started one-of-a-kind coastal habitat restoration project in Maharashtra which shall have
ecological as well as positive socio-economic impact on the coastal communities of Ratnagiri
district:
- Initiating a unique coastal habitat restoration initiative in Maharashtra.
- Aimed at improving ecological health while benefiting the socio-economic conditions of coastal communities.
- Employing sustainable practices to restore degraded coastal habitats
- Providing opportunities for community involvement and capacity building.
Training of students for wildlife research
Orientation session of forest staff in the Clouded Leopard National Park
3. Conducted a state-wide assessment of mammals using camera trapping and line transects in
the protected areas of Tripura:
- Undertaking a comprehensive assessment of mammal populations across Tripura’s protected areas.
- Utilizing camera trapping and line transect methods for data collection.
- Evaluating species richness, abundance, and distribution patterns
- Contributing to the understanding of mammal diversity and conservation needs in Tripura.
Discussion with the staff of Tripura Forest Department
4. Kick-starting the mammalian assessment in the northern Western Ghats, also aimed at the
corridor assessment to the north of the existing Sahyadri-Konkan corridor:
- Initiating a mammal assessment project in the northern Western Ghats region.
- Assessing mammal populations and their habitats.
- Specifically focusing on corridor assessment to the north of the existing Sahyadri-Kokan corridor
- Identifying key areas for conservation and potential corridors to facilitate species movement and genetic connectivity.
Checking for secondary signs of mammals on tree