Rescuing animals stuck in human habitation, while simultaneously talking to people about the need to conserve.
Helping indigenous communities convert a dangerous weed into beautiful furniture.
Trying to identify, understand and document the elements of cultural knowledge and practices of adivasi communities which have major benefits for environment conservation.
Research that is relevant to real conservation problems on the ground, which can be used to formulate local level policy.
Starting young – trying to ensure children don’t lose their sensitivity and and interest in the natural world.
Conserving the unique and threatened Shola Forest of the Nilgiris.
Are people part of nature?We believe they are
Nam dapibus tortor at massa ornare tincidunt. Donec sagittis commodo diam, a ornare metusThe Shola Trust is a non-profit, Charitable Trust involved in nature conservation in the Nilgiri region of South India. A group of young people based in Gudalur, at the edge of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, who are keen on doing something to protect the natural world around us. Most of us have ‘regular’ jobs, but spend the better part of our time working on conservation. We believe everyone is a wildlife enthusiast, excited at the prospect of seeing an elephant or tiger, and we try to help channel this enthusiasm towards conservation.
Learn MoreWhat to conserve? where to conserve? why to conserve? how to conserve?
It all depends on what your values are, and here’s some of things we believe in.