How is the Conservation Coalition partnering with local organizations?

The Conservation Coalition is partnering with the Nature Conservation Foundation in Annamalai, Tamil Nadu, and the Keystone Foundation in the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve to monitor the progress of their restoration efforts.

What is the goal of the Conservation Coalition project?

The goal of the Conservation Coalition project is to reintroduce native plant species in areas where invasive plants have taken over, minimizing the chances of the invasive species returning and restoring the natural habitats in the Nilgiris Biosphere and Western Ghats.

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Tech Nonprofit Tackles Invasive Species to Restore Indian Biodiversity

Q: What is the Tech4Good Community doing to restore the Nilgiris Biosphere?

The Tech4Good Community is launching the Conservation Coalition project to restore the Nilgiris Biosphere and Western Ghats in South India by tackling invasive plant species using technology like drones and AI.

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Non-profit Tech4Good Community launches Conservation Coalition project
Aims to restore Nilgiris Biosphere and Western Ghats in South India
Using technology like drones and AI to combat invasive plant species

Tech Nonprofit Tackles Invasive Species to Restore Indian Biodiversity

Tech4Good Community, a non-profit organization, has launched a new project called the Conservation Coalition to restore the Nilgiris Biosphere and Western Ghats in South India. The project aims to tackle the problem of invasive plant species that have taken over natural habitats in the region.

According to Anusha Bhargava, the co-founder and chief insights officer of Tech4Good Community, invasive species like Lantana, Camera, Senna, and Chromolaena were introduced during the British colonial era when tea plantations were established in the area. These exotic plants have since spread and overtaken the native vegetation.

To address this issue, the Conservation Coalition is partnering with organizations like the Nature Conservation Foundation and Keystone Foundation. They are using drones and artificial intelligence to map the affected areas and identify the invasive species. The coalition is also working on developing tools to monitor the progress of restoration efforts and engage the local community.