Press Coverage

A year after the Hesaraghatta Grasslands received the conservation reserve tag, this article examines whether the area has transformed from a perceived wasteland into a biodiversity hotspot.

(Jan, 2026)

Hesaraghatta Grassland: Is the grass greener with the new tag?

The 16th edition of Tamirabharani Waterbird Count in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi district will be conducted in nearly 60 waterbodies from January 23 to 25 to ascertain the number of birds, domestic and migratory species, favourable conditions and challenges.

(Jan, 2026)

Sixteenth Edition of Tamirabharani Waterbird Count Starts on January 23

Experts point to pipe integrity and pressure management as critical weak links in urban water distribution. In intermittent supply systems, negative pressure allows contamination to enter through small defects.

(Jan, 2026)

The Science of Safe Water is Clear. Why Did Indore Still Get It Wrong, and How Can Citizens Stay Safe?

An international research team has discovered seven previously unknown species of land snails in Mizoram’s Blue Mountain, correcting taxonomic errors dating back over a century.

(Jan, 2026)

Researchers Discover Seven New Snail Species on India’s Remote Blue Mountain and Correct Century-old Errors

Field gear distribution strengthens wildlife protection and monitoring capacity for frontline staff at Mouling National Park in Arunachal Pradesh.

(Jan, 2026)

Frontline Staff Receive Field Gear to Improve Patrolling, Wildlife Monitoring at Arunachal’s Mouling National Park

A 2019 study published in Global Ecology and Conservation highlighted a significant lack of field data, emphasising the need for focused research. In 2024, the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department, in partnership with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and funded by ATREE, launched a comprehensive survey to map the species’ distribution and population.

(Nov, 2025)

The Elusive Mishmi Takin Faces New Challenges In Its Changing Habitat

A high-level panel convened by ATREE called for reclassification of India’s wastelands to unlock ecological and economic value.

(Nov, 2025)

Experts Call for Mapping, Reclassification of India’s “Wastelands” to Protect Grasslands and Wetlands

Madegowda C., project manager at ATREE, highlighted Birsa Munda’s enduring legacy and the historical role of Adivasi communities as custodians of forests.

(Nov, 2025)

Central Institute of Indian Languages Develops Dictionary for Soligas, Plans Visual Documentation of Their Knowledge

ATREE has been distributing cricket-infused food at events since 2018. Entomologist Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan notes the growing acceptance of insects as food.

(Nov, 2025)

Bengaluru Krishi Mela Showcases Insects as Future Food Alternative

Founded by Prof. Kamaljit Bawa, ATREE integrates scientific research with policy and community-based conservation across India’s biodiversity hotspots.

(Nov, 2025)

People of Purpose: Kamaljit Bawa’s ATREE Advances Tropical Forest Biodiversity Protection Across India’s Key Ecological Regions

Termites have a unique feature that other insects with social lifestyles, such as bees and ants, do not have. Usually, the male ant or male bee dies after the reproductive process is over. But in the case of termites, both the queen and the king form a colony.

(Nov, 2025)

Does the Life of the Easel That Comes During the Rainy Season Last Only One Day? Can We Eat It?