This initiative involves training NREGA workers, Forest Department staff, and watchers while providing essential tools. It establishes Otter Watch groups involving students and local wildlife enthusiasts. The program utilizes green, carbon offset, and biodiversity conservation funds for sustainable practices. Local nurseries are encouraged to supply indigenous plants to coffee planters, promoting both economic growth and biodiversity conservation. The Kodagu Model Forestry Trust actively contributes to the implementation of sustainable forestry practices for the coexistence of local communities and ecosystems.
