We conduct action-oriented research to address knowledge gaps across ecological, economic, and social dimensions, enabling community-based forest management.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote decentralized and democratic forest governance, leading to forest conservation, enhanced local livelihoods in central India. We seek to achieve this mission by facilitating the implementation of the provisions of the transformative Forest Rights Act of 2006, particularly the Community Forest Resource (CFR) Rights that enable Gram Sabhas to take leadership in forest governance.Â
our strategies
We develop geospatial solutions for state and community-level use including Web-GIS and mobile-based mapping applications to deepen access to spatial data and its effective use in community-based forest management.
We conduct training programs for trainers and community members, while developing comprehensive, user-friendly materials informed by on-field experience to encourage widespread forest rights claim-making and preparation of community forest resource management plans. Â
We provide comprehensive facilitation in a few model villages for both individual and community forest rights. This includes facilitation for claim-making, formation of community forest management committees, preparation of CFR management plans, and ongoing support for CFRMP implementation.
We engage with policymakers, administrators and civil society organisations to identify challenges and recommend improvements for the efficient implementation of forest rights and community-based forest governance across central India
We conduct action-oriented research to address knowledge gaps across ecological, economic, and social dimensions, enabling community-based forest management.
We develop geospatial solutions for state and community-level use including Web-GIS and mobile-based mapping applications to deepen access to spatial data and its effective use in community-based forest management.
We conduct training programs for trainers and community members, while developing comprehensive, user-friendly materials informed by on-field experience to encourage widespread forest rights claim-making and preparation of community forest resource management plans. Â
We provide comprehensive facilitation in a few model villages for both individual and community forest rights. This includes facilitation for claim-making, formation of community forest management committees, preparation of CFR management plans, and ongoing support for CFRMP implementation.
We engage with policymakers, administrators and civil society organisations to identify challenges and recommend improvements for the efficient implementation of forest rights and community-based forest governance across central India
our Impact
Our Outputs
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Policy Brief: Convergence of CFRR with NTFP-based livelihoodsRead more -
Estimating and Mapping CFR PotentialRead more -
Critical Wildlife Habitat: What is it, how should it be implemented, and how is it being pushed through?Read more -
Community Forest Rights Recognition in Chhattisgarh State: Progress and ChallengesRead more
Our Geographies
Bastar
Our work in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh.
Baiga Chak
Our work in Baiga Chak, Dindori district.
Chhattisgarh
Our work across the state of Chhattisgarh.
Madhya Pradesh
Our work across the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Maharashtra
Our work across the state of Maharashtra.
Bastar
Bastar is known for its tribal culture and natural beauty.
Baiga Chak
Baiga Chak is known for its indigenous Baiga tribe and rich biodiversity.
Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is known for its rich culture, tribal heritage, and natural beauty.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is known for its historical sites, wildlife, and cultural heritage.
Recent Events
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Two-Day Community Forest Resource Management Workshop in Bodla, KabirdhamRead more -
Two-day Training of Trainers on Community Forest Management Planning (CFRMP), Tilda (CG)Read more -
Two-Day Community Forest Resource Management Workshop in Bhanupratappur, KankerRead more -
Community Forest Resource (CFR) Rights Training Workshop for CFRMC members in Umarkhed, Yavatmal (MH)Read more