Asia

Distribution and Population Status of Dactylorhiza Hatagirea (D.Don) Soo and it’s Conservation Challenges in Manaslu Conservation Area

The aims of the study are to assess the population status, distribution, and identification of conservation threats which will be imperative for the conservation and proper management of endanger orchid species.

Strengthening Capacity of Local Institutions for the Promotion of Eco-Tourism in Ghachowk, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

This project aims to support the government’s nature conservation, tourism development and poverty alleviation programme through strengthening capacity of local institutions by promoting bird-watching tourism.

Biodiversity Conservation through Sustainable Forest Management in the Balajhar Community Forest, East Nepal

The aim of the study is to analyze the effect of different scale of anthropogenic disturbances in the vegetation structure and regeneration of dominant plant species.

Golden Monitor Lizard (Varanus flavescens) : Research and Awareness Project

This project aims to find out the status & distribution of and threats for species. And, will record the traditional beliefs and create the awareness among local people in Jagadishpur area, Nepal.

Deforestation and Disease - A Survey of Endoparasites in Endangered Bornean eEephants Elephas Maximus Borneensis in Continuous and Fragmented Habitat

This project, the first on endoparasites of endangered Bornean elephants, aims to improve our understanding of deforestation and disease - key threats to habitat and species survival.

A Biodiversity Survey of Phnom Kulen National Park: Integrating Conservation and Community Development

The aim of the project is to carry out a biodiversity survey of PKNP, determine species richness and areas of conservation concern, to provide training, and combine efforts with community development.

Biology and Conservation Ecology of the Endemic Lake Taal Sea Snake, Hydrophis semperi

This project targets for the efficient management and protection of the Lake Taal endemic Hydrophis semperi through the use of science-based information to be generated in this study.

Tangkoko Conservation Education, Conservation Education Programme around the Tangkoko-Duasudara-Batuangus Nature Reserves in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

This project’s aim is to raise local population’s awareness in order to reduce human negative impact on the Tangkoko-Batuangus-Duasudara nature reserves and their wildlife, especially the endemic crested macaques.

Taking Steps to Save Snow Leopards in Kazakhstan: Status Surveys and a Conservation Action Campaign. Phase 1 – Dzungarian Alatau and East Kazakhstan

Snow leopard, is one of the rarest mammals of Kazakhstan. In spite of protections by law, this cat need protection by the people. But they need to understand the ecology of the mountains, and see the benefits of conservation, or snow leopard survival will continue to be threatened.

Elephant-Human Conflict: A Multivariate Ecological Approach to Understanding Crop Raiding in Kodagu, Southern India

This study attempts to address elephant-human conflict (specifically crop raiding) in an extensive multivariate framework by looking at several ecological variables (viz. spatial correlates, foraging behaviour and factors related to elephant demography) to better understand crop raiding behaviour in elephants in Kodagu, southern India.