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1] The top most threat to Indian forests in recent past is deforestation and one main reason for the same is conversion of forest land for non forest activity purpose. (e.g. mining, dams, industry). Srushti has taken a serious cognizance of the fact and has been protesting against such activities. [Projects]
2] Adopted of an degraded area for over all conservation through water & landscape management and socioeconomic development of nearby areas. Srushti has been working jointly with the Maharashtra Forest Department Nagpur Circle to undertake such activities.[Projects]
3] Reforestation drives through plantation with the help of schools from forest fringes. Educating villagers and controlling grazing, saving the traditional migratory corridors etc.
has been one long term activity with Srushti. [Projects]
4] Few members have done some remarkable work in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Some carried it on their personal levels, which some activities were carried out by the organisation. [Projects]
Other activities includes;
•Regular patrolling drives to check and curb illegal activities in Protected areas.
•Initiate contacts and imbibe environmental friendly practices in villages.
•Construction of under/over ground mud dams to check soil erosion
and revive local water
table
•Patrolling of areas with tiger presence outside PAs and assisting habitat development in those areas.
•Revival of natural water holes in & around protected area, to avoid agricultural losses and minimise man-animal conflicts.
•Building series of underground bunds, earthen dams, construction of waterholes (bowls) in and around PAs.
•Responsibility and arrangements to fill up waterholes using vehicle during 4 dry months of summer.
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