Wild tiger numbers in Bandhavgarh have increased dramatically over the last 10 years, to sustain this growth adequate habitat to support a prey base for a growing tiger population and provide territory for tiger dispersal is urgently needed. We want to restore vital tiger habitat which has been destroyed by fire, illegal logging and encroachment activities in Bandhavgarh. We'll work with local communities-empowering, educating & inspiring them to become guardians of their forests and wildlife
India's Tiger forests have been lost/are declining at an alarming rate over the last 10 years despite the increase in wild tiger numbers. These forests are vital for the survival of tigers, leopards, elephants, sloth bear, dhole, gaur & critically endangered pangolin. Around 5.68 million people depend on the Bandhavgarh Ecosystem for crucial ecological services. Without increased forest habitat, human-wildlife conflict will increase as wild tigers disperse in search of food and territory.
Replanting damaged forests restores lost habitat, and engages local people in protecting the ecosystem in the future. We will set up organic tree nurseries and forestry centres near degraded forest areas, and provide reforestation training for communities. This project focuses on rehabilitating degraded land within the Bandhavgarh National Park core and buffer forests by planting hundreds of thousands of tree seedlings.
With fewer than 5,500 left in the wild tigers are endangered and could become extinct if we don't act now to save them. Their habitat is being lost at an alarming rate. As well as restoring damaged land, this project will bring environmental awareness, education and training to local indigenous communities, who will then become the future guardians of the forests.
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