Mitigating
Human-Elephant
Conflict
Conservation Through Knowledge
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Restoring Balance
Between
Forests, Wildlife
& People
Conservation Through Knowledge
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Welcome to Nature and Wildlife Association (NWA)

The NWA is dedicated to mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in non-forest areas of North Bengal, encompassing the Kurseong Division, Baikunthapur Division, and Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Need for Action

Human elephant conflict is a rising issue in all over India , It causes loss of both human and elephant life, damage of properties and rapidly rises tension in communities.
Northern West Bengal is one of the most important elephant habitat in India , It is increasingly affected by this severe issue.

NWA is specialized in human-elephant and other wildlife conflict mitigation through different tools like Primary response team mobilization, capacity building of forest staff and also involved in dialogue exchange between stakeholders for positive results.

We believe that coexistence is only possible when local people are informed, equipped and involved.

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Do You Know?
Electrocution is the leading cause of unnatural elephant deaths in North Bengal, followed by train collisions and poaching.
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North Bengal hosts just 1.8% of India’s elephants, yet accounts for 12% of the nation’s human deaths from elephant encounters.
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In the last 15 years, nearly 500 people have lost their lives to elephant-related incidents in this region.
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Elephants are ecosystem engineers. By dispersing seeds across large distances, they help regenerate forests and maintain biodiversity.
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Elephants have incredible memories. They can remember migration routes, water sources, and social relationships for many years.
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An adult elephant can travel 20–50 kilometres in a single day while searching for food, water, and even mates.
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North Bengal is home to globally important populations of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros, a conservation success story of India.
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From hornbills and eagles to elephants and rhinos, North Bengal hosts an incredible range of wildlife found nowhere else in such close proximity.
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Many elephants in North Bengal depend on traditional elephant corridors to move safely between forests. Protecting these corridors is essential for reducing Human-Elephant Conflict and ensuring long-term conservation.
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ABOUT US

History

NWA was founded in 2019 to address the rising Human-Wildlife Conflict and promoting wildlife conservation in North Bengal.

Our Mission

To ensure a safe and sustainable future for elephants and local communities with restored habitats, and empowered communities.

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Our Vision

To foster harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife through conservation, community collaboration, and habitat restoration.

Our Blogs

Elephant Human Conflict | Immediate relief by NWA

NWA conducts series of Trainings on standard and best practices for HEC Mitigation

Meeting with SSB for Border Conflict Mitigation

Barking Deer Rescue at Mallabari Village

Elephant Movement Monitoring Using AI-Based Solar CCTV

Pre-crop season refresher training for QRTs in Kurseong Forest Division & Baikunthapur Forest Division

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