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Monitoring and Surveys
Scientific Contributions
Some of our key scientific contributions towards the landscape we work in are via various wildlife monitoring techniques like camera trapping, aerial surveys, biodiversity assessments, population studies and more. We have published research on several taxa like mammals, insects, birds, reptiles and trees. We reported the first records of honey badgers in the landscape during our mammal surveys and have been monitoring the influx of a possible tiger population since 2015.
Community & livelihood
Alongside studying the biodiversity of the landscape we have conducted several other surveys to unearth the wealth of indigenous community knowledge related to the people and the wildlife of Bannerghatta.
Wildlife corridors of the BHL
Some of our long term studies include the assessment of elephant proof barriers (EPBs) around the protected areas of the BHL. We monitor these on a regular basis, providing systematic inputs and management recommendations. Mapping of road networks, accessibility stations, water bodies & wildlife attractants in forest fringe villages & farmlands serving as a vital database to understand the causal factors for negative human-wildlife interactions with large mammals
Over the past few years we have also been monitoring three elephant corridors that fall within the BHL, for their protection in collaboration with conservation partners. Our work includes regular, long term monitoring of the Asian elephant populations of Bannerghatta under the AECP. We are extending our research to study the distribution of elephants across 3 states in southern India.
Innovative technology
We employ tested technology used for managing and monitoring wildlife like remote sensing, telemetry, camera trapping and the GPS services. Being pioneers in using wildlife technology in our focal area, our attempt now is to innovate based on years of experience in the landscape, to come up with smart solutions, recognising an opportunity to partner with local engineers, innovators and inventors
We have been ideating on proactive solutions for HEC mitigation and have been able to develop an ingenious Early Warning System (EWS) which acts as a smart fence for detection of elephant movement across public thoroughfares inside protected area limits. This technology will be able to provide the much needed alerts that could avoid untoward encounters between wildlife and people.
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National Office & Field Study Centre
#13, Kaserguppe Village,
Bilwardahalli (Dakle), Bannerghatta (Post),
Jigani (Hobli), Anekal (Taluk),
Bangalore South-560083
Karnataka – IN