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Wildlife Conservation Foundation

Pioneers wildlife preservation efforts through community engagement, education, and advanced scientific methods

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Mysore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2007

Established in 2007, the Wildlife Conservation Foundation (WCF) focuses on preserving wildlife species, initially targeting birds and reptiles before Read moreexpanding to include mammals. It applies advanced scientific methods and indigenous techniques, aiming to transform wildlife conservation. Emphasizing education, WCF involves local communities in conservation initiatives to garner recognition for its efforts. WCF's mission is to enhance stakeholders' capacity and forest staff in protecting Tigers and their habitats. It integrates communities into conservation efforts, utilizing wildlife research for informed strategies and fostering community participation. Its vision is to institutionalize conservation education in schools, fostering a conservation culture from a young age. Through community-based strategies and collaboration, WCF addresses conservation challenges, conducting programs like forest fire prevention and conservation education, and involving volunteers in outreach efforts.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Birds of Bandipur

    District

    State

    In 2009, a detailed assessment was conducted to estimate the population density of birds in Bandipur Tiger Reserve based on their food guilds. This study focused on analyzing habitat distribution using the reserve's vegetation and examining the relationship between different groups of birds and their food preferences. By categorizing birds into distinct food guilds, the study aimed to gain insights into their ecological roles and habitat preferences within the reserve.

  • Saving Big Cats

    District

    State

    Monitoring straying animals via camera traps in areas prone to livestock lifting by carnivores helps determine their activity. Following NTCA – SOP, collaboration with the forest department is essential. WCF has successfully captured 26 Tigers and 16 Leopards. Investigating Tiger deaths in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves is crucial to understanding natural and unnatural causes. WCF intervenes in cases of human-wildlife conflict, offering mitigative measures. Additionally, they address instances of cattle carcass poisoning, often resulting from revenge killings by affected villagers.

Leadership Team

  • Rajkumar Devaraje

    Managing Trustee

  • Vinod Kumar Naik

    Secretary

  • D S Srinivas

    Treasurer

  • Varchasvi Shankar

    Director - Conservation

  • Dr. Harsha

    Director

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATW2049M

  • Registration ID

    MYS-4-01163-2006-07

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    KA/2017/0168384

  • 12A

    AAATW2049ME20206

  • 80G

    AAATW2049MF20206

  • FCRA

    094590212

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    c/o V2Soft Pvt Ltd, #177, Hebbal Industrial Area, Phase -1, Mysore, 570018

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

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