Sahyadri Tiger Reserve partners with RESQ Trust to boost scientific wildlife operations and conservation efficiency

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve and RESQ Charitable Trust have signed an MoU to strengthen scientific wildlife management, veterinary response, conflict mitigation and conservation planning, beginning with the successful translocation of 79 spotted deer.

Sahyadri | November 22,2025: The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with RESQ Charitable Trust to strengthen scientific wildlife operations and improve conservation outcomes across the Sahyadri landscape. The partnership, established with the support of the Maharashtra Forest Department, covers key regions including Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary and Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Under this collaboration, STR and RESQ CT will work together on wildlife health, emergency veterinary assistance, science-based animal capture, safe translocation procedures and structured conflict mitigation. The plan includes deploying trained veterinary and technical teams, adopting advanced technology, improving emergency response systems and establishing post-release monitoring frameworks. Both organisations will also conduct specialised training for frontline forest staff to enhance field readiness and operational consistency.

STR Field Director Tushar Chavan, IFS, said the partnership will help improve the Reserve’s ability to respond to wildlife emergencies and strengthen long-term conservation planning. He noted that science-driven approaches, professional veterinary support and trained teams are essential for maintaining ecological balance and safeguarding biodiversity in the Sahyadri range.

RESQ Charitable Trust’s Founder and President, Neha Panchamiya, described the collaboration as a natural extension of their mission to support conservation with evidence-based, welfare-focused practices. She said that combined efforts of STR and RESQ CT will contribute to safer field operations and better veterinary care, ultimately benefiting the species and ecosystems of the region.

The first operation under this joint approach was carried out over the past two days, during which teams successfully translocated 79 chitals, or spotted deer, to Chandoli National Park. Officials said the translocation marks a significant step in population management and habitat restoration efforts within the larger Sahyadri landscape.

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