The Asian Nature Conservation Foundation (ANCF) , a non-profit public charitable trust is actively involved in the conservation of the Asian Elephant, considered to be a keystone species in the biologically rich forests of South and Southeast Asia.
Fragmentation and loss of habitat coupled with illegal hunting has led to a drastic reduction in wild elephant numbers. ANCF has embraced the fact that the conservation of this flagship species entails the protection of entire landscapes and promotes field research projects and on the ground conservation initiatives pertaining to the Asian elephant and its habitat.
ANCF is a small group of conservation scientists, planners, information managers, administrators and professionals. It works closely with Government agencies, sister research and education institutions, civil society groups and community organizations, in implementing its programmes. ANCF facilitates knowledge generation through scientific research, surveys and assessments which, in turn, form the basis for the formulation of effective policies and strategies for nature conservation in a socially responsible manner.
Focus Areas
Working towards the conservation of biological diversity using the Asian Elephants as an iconic species focussing on knowledge generation, conservation, capacity building, and influencing policies.
Knowledge Generation
Conservation Action
Training and Capacity Building
Advocacy and Policy
Current Projects
Gaj Sanchar-Assam
Conservation of Asian Elephants considering ecology, human-elephant conflict (HEC) and co-existence in Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong (Assam).
Collared three wild female elephants covering 60% of Golaghat elephant population, have been collecting wild elephant movement and foraging data of almost 2 years. "Early Warning System" has been effective over last two harvesting seasons.
Similar collaring exercise has been initiated for Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong.
Demography, foraging ecology of Nilgiri langurs
The project assesses population dynamics of Nilgiri langurs (NLs) in their native habitat (Niligris, Western Ghats) and anthropogenic factors affecting distribution of NLs and their wellbeing. Develop strategies of conservation measures of this endemic primate species.
Gaj Sanchar-Tripura
Application of telemetry for mitigation of HEC and elephant conservation in Tripura forests.
Established "Early Warning System" aiding forest departments mitigation efforts. Have been collecting wild elephant movement and foraging data of almost 2 years.
Atlas: Karnataka Elephants
Elephant Distribution, movement, corridors and potential habitat links in Karnataka state.
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