Green India Consultancy (GIC) facilitated a two-day community consultation meeting with villagers of Jhajjar district, Haryana, as part of the Wetland Conservation and Management initiative for inland wetlands. The consultation aimed to understand community perspectives, traditional knowledge, local challenges, and opportunities for sustainable wetland conservation and management.

The sessions focused on creating awareness among community stakeholders regarding the importance of wetland ecosystems, the proposed conservation approach, project implementation process, activities to be undertaken, stakeholder participation mechanisms, and the expected project timeline. Discussions with villagers provided valuable insights into existing wetland conditions, community dependency on natural resources, and potential strategies for effective conservation and long-term management of wetland resources.

The consultation outcomes supported the development of a community-inclusive approach for wetland restoration, sustainable management practices, and effective engagement of local stakeholders throughout the project duration.

Client: GEER Foundation, Gujarat

Green India Consultancy (GIC) conducted a comprehensive wetland survey of the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, one of the important wetland ecosystems of Gujarat, to assess its ecological characteristics, biodiversity status, and conservation requirements. The study involved field-based observations, documentation of wetland features, assessment of habitat conditions, and collection of ecological information to support effective wetland management planning. The survey provided valuable baseline information on the status of the wetland ecosystem and supported GEER Foundation in developing strategies for biodiversity conservation, habitat improvement, and sustainable management of the sanctuary.

Green India Consultancy (GIC) conducted a detailed ecological assessment of Thol Bird Sanctuary focusing on water quality parameters and aquatic biodiversity, with special emphasis on phytoplankton and zooplankton communities. The study involved water quality monitoring, ecological observations, and analysis of biological indicators to understand the health status of the wetland ecosystem. The assessment generated scientific insights into the relationship between water quality and aquatic biodiversity, supporting conservation planning, habitat management, and long-term monitoring of the Thol wetland ecosystem.

Client: State Forests Department and GEER Foundation.

The Wetland Inventory of Gujarat was undertaken to systematically document the state's wetland resources and generate baseline information for their conservation and management. The study involved identification and documentation of wetlands, assessment of their ecological characteristics, distribution, and associated features. The inventory provided an important scientific baseline to support planning, monitoring, conservation, and sustainable management of Gujarat's wetland ecosystems by the State Forest Department and GEER Foundation.