About The Grasslands Trust
We are a registered charitable trust based in Pune, committed to conserving the rich biodiversity of open natural ecosystems, in harmony with local communities and the climate.
What We Do
Our core activities focus on designing and implementing biodiversity conservation programs using the latest technology, restoring open natural ecosystems to benefit both wildlife and local communities, and producing conservation films to raise awareness of critical environmental issues. We work in close collaboration with government agencies to drive meaningful on-ground action. A key element of our sustainable conservation efforts is engaging with nomadic shepherds, traditional hunters, and farmers to promote community-led conservation initiatives.
Who We Are
We are a diverse team of wildlife professionals and enthusiasts, brought together by a shared passion for environmental conservation. Our team spans over various fields, united in our commitment to preserving nature. We focus on exploring, documenting, and studying the often-overlooked open natural ecosystems of the Deccan Plateau, and developing sustainable conservation models to protect them.
Senior Scientist, Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC), Iberian Wolf Research Team Member, Spain
Honorary Scientific Advisor
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Konstanz & Max Planck Institute for Animal Behaviour
Senior Research Scientist at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC).
Biodiversity Research Institute (IMIB, CSIC - Oviedo University - Principality of Asturias)
Postdoctoral Fellow, the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Research Associate, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute,
Washington D.C.
Sunil Limaye
Retd. PCCF, Wildlife, Maharashtra Forest Department & Retd. Chief Wildlife Warden
of Maharashtra State
Filmmaker - Director at Riverbank Studios, Vice-President Documentaries at International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers
Honorary Advisors
The Grasslands Trust is guided by esteemed honorary advisors, including experts in wildlife research, conservation policy, and environmental filmmaking. Their insights support our mission to protect India’s grasslands and the species that depend on them, shaping effective strategies through science, field experience, and storytelling.
Donors & Collaborators
Support from donors, along with collaboration with local NGOs and research organizations, helps us increase our team strength, local reach, and scientific expertise, enabling us to take on projects with a bigger impact on conservation.
