What is Haryana's new initiative for monitoring ecosystems?

Haryana has started recording natural sounds like insects, wind, water, and bird calls in its wetlands and parks using ecoacoustics to monitor ecosystems.

How does ecoacoustics help in monitoring biodiversity?

Ecoacoustics uses sound recordings to create acoustic baselines, allowing scientists to track seasonal changes in biodiversity and detect early signs of ecological stress non-invasively.

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Haryana Listens: Nature's Soundscape Goes Digital

Q: What events are happening alongside Haryana's ecoacoustics launch?

The initiative launched on World Wetlands Day alongside Haryana's first bird festival at Sultanpur National Park, which includes guided bird walks, wetland trails, and biodiversity exhibitions.

3 Feb

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Summary

Haryana begins recording natural sounds in wetlands for ecosystem monitoring.
The state is the first in India to join the global ecoacoustics platform.
Ecoacoustics uses sound to track biodiversity and ecological stress non-invasively.

Haryana Listens: Nature's Soundscape Goes Digital

Haryana has launched an innovative ecoacoustics initiative, starting to record the natural sounds of insects, wind, water, and birds in select wetlands and parks. This significant step marks India's entry into ecoacoustics for ecosystem monitoring.

The project commenced on World Wetlands Day, coinciding with Haryana's first bird festival at Sultanpur National Park, which runs until February 21st. Officials stated that creating acoustic baselines for protected areas will enable scientists to monitor biodiversity changes and identify early signs of ecological strain.