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Junglescapes is a group of people who come from different walks of life but share a common passion for conservation of wildlife and bio-diversity. Our primary activity is restoration of degraded forest eco-systems. Our project sites are in the Western Ghats in India, a global bio-diversity hotspot.
We work together on conservation with village communities that live at the edge of, or within the eco-sensitive zones of, national parks. Many of these village hamlets are close to protected wildlife areas or sensitive animal migratory corridors. These communities are economically challenged as agriculture is unviable and other employment opportunities are scarce.
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| The following core principles guide us in our work: |
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It is important to stop blaming the system for the plight of our wildlife, and instead
do our bit to make a difference. A small act is worth more than a thousand words.
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The only sustainable conservation model in a highly populated country like India is to involve the local communities in the conservation effort in a meaningful manner. We have been following this approach from the outset, and are happy to see many conservationists endorsing this approach in the last few years. |
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It is essential to do grassroot work on conservation. This helps us understand the ground realities and the complex challenges facing conservation in India, and to find appropriate solutions. |
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Ideas and innovation are the need of the hour. Rather than doing more of the same, we need to bring fresh thinking to conservation. |
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Small is beautiful. A few innovative small ideas strung together in a cohesive way can often make a bigger impact than a single large one. |
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Collaboration with different stakeholders, including the official agencies that take care of our forests, is a |
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