Indian white-backed and long billed vulture colonies exist in Konkan.

  • Sahyadri has undertaken vulture conservation program in Konkan region and the northern western ghats.
  • The program has been supported by CEPF.
  • In addition to CEPF support, Sahyadri needs co-sponsors for the following requirements:
    • Adopt a vulture nest by compensating the coconut grower having nest.
    • Sponsor vehicle rent including driver and fuel expenses for mobile exhibition for a trip.
    • Sponsor Dashavatari program to spread awareness during Jatayu Festival
    • Sponsor award for the village level vulture conservation competition
  • Conservation Efforts

    Conservation Efforts

    As an extension to Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra’s vulture conservation work Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund has given grant for vulture conservation efforts in Northern Western Ghats. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership fund is a joint initiative of I’Agence Fracaise de Developpement, Conservation International, the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, the Government of Japan, the MacArthur Foundation…

  • Vulture Report 2007-08

    Vulture Report 2007-08

    Feeding helps to improve success in natural breeding of Vultures at Anjarla, Ratnagiri As the vultures appear to be ugly, this species is neglected by human beings. But in fact the vultures play an important role of a clean-up crew in nature and help in keeping the surroundings clean. As such they help in preventing…