Stripes and Green Earth Foundation

The organisation conducted workshops and training sessions aimed at addressing human-elephant conflicts in areas surrounding the Sanjay Tiger Reserve. Their objectives included training field staff and villagers to manage such conflicts effectively and forming an Elephant Drive Team. Activities involved educating participants on elephant identification, behaviour, and conflict management, along with raising awareness in nearby villages. The training covered various techniques, including the use of torches with chilli and tobacco powder to drive elephants away from human settlements. Additionally, awareness programs were conducted across multiple village panchayats, emphasizing the importance of elephants in the ecosystem and providing locals with guidelines for coexistence.

In collaboration with local villagers, Stripes and Green Earth Foundation initiated a mangrove plantation drive in the Sundarban region, particularly targeting the vulnerable village of Deulbari in Kultoli Block, heavily impacted by Cyclone Amphan. Recognizing the absence of mangroves along the river Matla, which leaves the village susceptible to cyclones, the organization planted native mangrove species such as Sundari, Garain, Kakra, Garjan, and Bain along a 2 km stretch of the riverbank. The villagers, led by Mr. Madan Baidya, played a crucial role in collecting and planting a total of 18,000 pods and saplings, with support from local forest authorities. This initiative aims to enhance the resilience of the village and protect it from future cyclonic events.