Dehradun Stream Frog (Amolops chakrataensis) Case Study

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MBZF Grant 240534319
Amphibian

Continent: Asia

Country: India

Grant Amount: $4,900

Awarded Date: May 28, 2024

Vishal Kumar Prasad

Biodiversity Research and Conservation Foundation


Chakrata

Dehradun

Uttarakhand

248001

India

Tel: 0122

Mob:

Conservation of Critically Endangered Dehradun Stream Frog in the human-dominated landscape of Himalayas through fieldwork, participatory research and education

This grant supports the conservation of the Critically Endangered Dehradun Stream Frog (Amolops chakrataensis) in the Chakrata Himalayas of Uttarakhand through field research, community engagement and education. By involving local volunteers, NGOs, and other stakeholders, we aim to improve the status of Amolops chakrataensis through studying its habitat and threats and provide vital data for effective conservation policies at both national and local levels.

Our project contributes to the in-situ conservation of the Critically Endangered Dehradun Stream Frog Amolops chakrataensis by engaging communities, developing conservation strategies, and increasing species knowledge. Our primary objective is to reverse the Red List status of Amolops chakrataensis by comprehensively understanding species distribution, habitat preferences, ecology, behavior, and threats. Local stakeholders will be actively involved, with local field workers hired for part-time employment. Safeguarding and restoring habitats are key objectives, addressing species threats and providing policymakers with vital data for effective conservation guidelines at national and local levels. Our project emphasizes the importance of knowledge acquisition for effective conservation, with fieldwork aimed at gathering crucial data on species ecology and behavior. Assessing species distribution and habitat characteristics is crucial for determining its distribution range and identifying new sites for records. Threat assessment guides our formulation of conservation strategies and mitigation of potential threats. Citizen science initiatives empower local participation through hands-on training for volunteers and youths. Engagement activities educate local communities, increasing awareness and involvement, while workshops and public displays popularize the species, fostering broader conservation efforts.

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MBZF Grant 240534319 - located in India, Asia