As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC) in vulnerable regions, the Nature and Wildlife Association (NWA) organized a series of training programmes under the Panighata Range of Kurseong Forest Division, West Bengal, India. These sessions focused on NWA’s standard and best practices for HEC mitigation, aiming to enhance the skills and preparedness of field teams and local stakeholders.

Training Details:

  • Team Training No. 1
    Location: Nipania
    Date: 26/09/2023
  • Team Training No. 2
    Location: Nirpani
    Date: 27/09/2023
  • Team Training No. 3
    Location: Mallabari
    Date: 29/09/2023

The trainings provided practical knowledge, mitigation strategies, and field-level techniques to effectively address human-elephant conflicts while promoting coexistence and safety for both communities and wildlife.