Protecting Nature, Sustaining Livelihoods
Buimerc India Foundation (BIF) is committed to ecological restoration, prioritizing the conservation of delicate ecosystems such as mangroves and the Western Ghats forests.
Through reforestation efforts and ecosystem protection, BIF seeks to restore biodiversity, mitigate climate change, and promote sustainable livelihoods, fostering a healthier and greener future for both communities and nature.
Through The Lens of Wonder
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“Nature was just a collection of flat drawings in my textbook, distant and disconnected from my daily life. I walked past vibrant flora and fauna every day without ever truly seeing it, trapped inside four walls and missing the living world outside”. The Bombay Natural History Society and the Buimerc India Foundation changed that through the School Bird Clubs Programme, bringing bird watching, biodiversity, and conservation into a learning journey. Through engaging activities, outdoor exploration, and opportunities to observe nature first hand, students developed a deeper connection with the environment and discovered the importance of protecting the living world around them.
Real World Tools
With real binoculars, field guides, classroom sessions, and bird watching trips, we explored nature first hand, transforming from passive students into active conservationists.
Citizen Science
Across 10 schools, over 200 students’ explored local biodiversity through citizen science, building deep ecological knowledge reflected in excellent assessment scores.
Building Future Conservationists
Buimerc India Foundation is empowering young learners to take responsibility for nature and to become future guardians of biodiversity by moving them beyond text books and inspiring them to be proactive citizen scientists.
From The Screens To The Skies
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“We were completely trapped behind glowing glass, losing hours every day to the endless scroll of a screens. Like hundreds of other kids in Kottayam, the living world outside our windows had slowly faded into background noise, leaving us disconnected from the beauty and diversity of nature around us. The excitement of observing birds, exploring ecosystems, and understanding the natural world was replaced by digital distractions and limited outdoor experiences.” The Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences and the Buimerc India Foundation broke that digital spell through the ‘Nurturing Young Naturalists’ Programme. By creating opportunities for students to step away from screens and reconnect with nature, the programme introduced us to bird watching, biodiversity exploration, and conservation learning.
Expert Mentorship
Students walked into the fresh air with professional bird watchers, transforming smartphones from mindless distractions into powerful tools for tracking and understanding local wildlife. Through hands-on experiences, they explored the fascinating world of birds and biodiversity.
Immersive Education
Over 1,000 students and 60 teachers across 20 schools stepped away from screens to discover the wider world of nature. Among them, 228 students actively mapped wildlife by uploading real bird data through the CROW App, developing a deeper connection with conservation.
Youth Engagement
A dedicated group of 120 students emerged as proud, certified Junior Naturalists under the stewardship of the Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences and the Buimerc India Foundation, creating a model that inspires young conservation leaders.
Sustaining Wildlife, Growing Green
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Restore Native
Ecology:
Clear invasive species, transplant native trees, and propagate native grasses to revive natural flora and improve microclimate.
Enhance Soil and Water
Resources:
Improve soil fertility through green manuring and deepen water tanks to ensure sustained water availability.
Promote Sustainable Practices and Community Involvement:
Establish a fodder bank with native grasses and involve local labour using eco-friendly methods to ensure long-term impact.
Fortifying Our Coastlines
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“For years, every monsoon brought a familiar, paralyzing terror to our doorsteps. We watched helplessly as the aggressive, rising sea tore away our land and swallowed the very fish breeding grounds our lives depended on. We were left entirely defenceless against relentless erosion our livelihoods shattered, and our homes filled with a constant fear that the next wave would wash away our futures. The M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and the Buimerc India Foundation came to stand with us on our shores. They didn’t just bring a project, they brought permanent security and restored our dignity. By launching the Integrated Mangrove Field School right here in Njarakkal, they turned our local struggle into a proud, community-led conservation movement. From being vulnerable victims of climate change, we are now becoming active guardians of our own survival.”
Field School
Mangrove Field School is on a mission to promote knowledge about the importance of the mangrove ecosystem restoration of degraded land.
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Distribution
10,000 saplings will be distributed outside Ernakulam District, Kerala.
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Planting
BIF is in the process of planting 10,000 mangrove saplings at Vypeen Panchayat in Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Habitat Restoration of Critical Elephant Habitat, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
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In association with Forest First Samithi, BIF has launched a three-year, 150-acre forest restoration project with Forest First Samithi in the Western Ghats. The project involves removal of invasive species like Senna & Lantana, planting RET species to regenerate a forest to protect biodiversity and elephant habitats. The project involves the local tribal youth for whom it becomes a source of livelihood.
Sanctuary Forest Initiative
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Buimerc India Foundation (BIF) partners with Wildlife SOS to enhance forestation efforts within the sanctuary using the Miyawaki technique. This method creates dense, native forests that enrich the natural habitat, particularly benefiting the elephants, while also advancing environmental conservation and climate resilience.
IMPACT
Forest First Samithi
30 acre forest restoration.
Removal of invasive species like Senna & Lantana, the project involves the local tribal youth for whom it becomes a source of livelihood.