Vindhyan Ecology and Natural History Foundation

About us

The great Vindhyan ecosystem is long discussed among the scientific community for the rich biodiversity heritage it used to host. It was realized that despite all the importance it holds the region is greatly ignored and never got the importance it deserved. Several wildlife areas are already destructed due to lack of scientific attention, research, knowledge to the policy makers and awareness of general public. Many species have been extinct without even knowledge of their existence and many places of natural beauty were left undiscovered. The fossil rich zone of Sonbhadra and Mirzapur is one of the seriously affected region not only in terms of wildlife loss and habitat fragmentation but also human health is greatly compromised due to the vast natural resources being exploited by economic giants. Similar challenges are faced by entire Central Highland due to the rich mineral and coal reserves and the nature is always at a stake. It is predicted that in coming decade this region will face more pressure and it will be a great challenge to preserve whatever natural heritage is present at this time.