Wildlife Research and Conservation Society

On 23rd March 2025, the Fifth  Ujani Waterbird Count of this season,  was organized by WRCS in Collaboration with Maharashtra Forest Department. During the bird count more than 7,000 individuals were recorded and more than 100 species were reported.

A training workshop on human-elephant conflict management for the frontline forest staff of North Shahdol forest division was conducted on February 21, 2025, in Shahdol. Organized by the Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy Center (TNCC)

A training workshop on human-elephant conflict management for the frontline forest staff of Bandhavgarh tiger reserve was conducted on February 10, 2025, in Manpur. Organized by the Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy Center (TNCC)

On 24thNov 2024, the First Ujani Waterbird Count of this season,  was organized by WRCS in Collaboration with Maharashtra Forest Department. During the bird count more than 7,000 individuals were recorded and more than 150 species were reported.

A training workshop on human-elephant conflict management for the frontline forest staff of Bandhavgarh tiger reserve was conducted on November 22, 2024, in Manpur. Organized by the Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) in partnership with The Nature Conservancy Center (TNCC)

A workshop was conducted for the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department to address and mitigate human-elephant conflict. The session focused on understanding elephant behavior, conflict hotspots, and implementing practical, community-based solutions.

On 3rd March 2024, the First Ujani Waterbird Census, 2024 was organized by WRCS in Collaboration with Maharashtra Forest Department. A total of 137 Species and more than 20,000 birds were documented during the census. 

Our forests are often over looked and are under continuous pressure. WRCS is dedicated revitalizing the landscape by reintroducing indigenous trees in Koyna, Maharashtra. We are pleased to share the article from Times of India highlighting our Restoration project. Through this project, we have been promoting sustainable forest management practices that will yield enhanced forest produce and also conserve the forests. 

Computers were distributed to schools in Koyna with the support of the Persistent Foundation to enhance digital access and learning opportunities for students. This initiative aims to improve education, promote technological literacy, and equip young learners with essential digital skills for a better future.

The first-ever Bird Census at Ujani Reservoir was organized by the WRCS in collaboration with the Maharashtra Forest Department Solapur Division. This effort marked a significant step towards understanding and preserving the avian biodiversity of the Ujani Reservoir. The Census was undertaken by 60 enthusiastic participants and the data collected by the participant's will provide a valuable insight into waterbirds population and distribution.

Like every year the wild Elephants have started their journey. It has already damaged  and ruined the crops of farmers in many villages in Haliyal  and Yallapur division.. In a few days the elephants will enter  to the Mundagod range villages. Pune- based NGO,Wildlife Rresearch and Conservation  Society ( WRCS) is working with farmers in training them in protecting their crops from elephants since last ten years.  WRCS team is already busy installing sirens to provide early alerts and prevent crop damage in villages visited by elephants. The farmers are motivated to make safe watch towers, install trip alarms, bee hive fences and chilly based deterrents to protect their crops. The forest department has instructed that farmers can avoid crop damage caused by elephants by installing low-cost equipment as shown by WRCS”. Range Forest Officer, Mundgod  range explained.

Dr. Prachi Mehta gets a global recognition. Mehta's works has received recognition at national and international level. This news was covered in different newspapers.

We continue to be inspired by all the wonderful work done by women and men today and every day! 
Featuring Janaki Lenin's article on the Forest Owlet that appeared in the Hindu ! Janaki Lenin

How smokeless chulhas and saris-turned-mahua-nets are helping reduce human-tiger conflict in Melghat Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra. Smokeless chulhas, handicraft-making and innovations in collecting mahua flowers have ensured villagers around the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra don’t spend too much time deep inside the forest. But their rehabilitation process has come under some fire.