CHAMPIONING NATURE CONSERVATION
and
REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
CHAMPIONING NATURE CONSERVATION
and
REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
our approach
COMMUNITIES I CREATURES I CULTURES
Adavi literally translates to `forest' or `wilderness' in three South Indian languages. We focus on practical grass root based interventions to promote wildlife conservation, education and regenerative practices. At adavi we challenge the structural status quo that leaves communities on the margins of the conservation discourse. We value the traditional practices of indigenous communities in conserving nature. We believe that science plays a role in guiding conservation efforts. At adavi we practise a hands on approach on a daily basis in an off grid field station surrounded by forests, fields and savannah grasslands.
The adavi field station is a vibrant oasis situated in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. We are humbled to be part of an ecosystem built over millennia in the world’s oldest volcanic plateau – the Deccan. We are also grateful to be nestled in the valley adjoining the beautiful and inspiring Timbaktu agroforest habitat. Our landscape is characterised by Sehima-Dichanthium savannah grasslands interspersed with low hills made up of older Archaean rocks and younger sedimentary rocks. The riparian habitats in this region are famous for the Phoenix date palm (Phoenix sylvestris) and the Anjan (Hardwickia binnata). These lands are home to traditional pastoralists, mixed cultivation small holder farmers and nomadic communities. These landscapes are an important habitat for some of the last remaining wild populations of the Indian Grey Wolf, Sloth Bear, Hyenas and the critically endangered Jerdons Courser.
themes and projects
HUMAN WILDLIFE INTERACTIONS
AGROBIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
HUMAN WILDLIFE INTERACTIONS
AGROBIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
AGROBIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
AGROBIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
COMMUNITY LED CONSERVATION
COMMUNITY LED CONSERVATION
AGROBIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE PRACTICES
TEAM
Current partners and previous collaborators - Thank you!
