We begin our Moments of Gratitude series with this story from the Jhapa District in southeastern Nepal. As part of our on-going conservation effort to mitigate human-elephant conflict in the area, Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Country Coordinator) has been surveying local people to understand their perceptions of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) and the existing problems. […]
Nepal has a remarkable diversity of owl species, 23 to be exact, and this impressive number accounts for about 10% of the owl species in the world. Unfortunately, owl populations in Nepal are dwindling, mainly as a result of habitat loss, illegal hunting and trade, lack of food resources, as well as secondary poisoning from […]
Nepal is a habitat country for the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), now with an estimated population of 250 that ranges across the Terai adjacent to India. During the past century, this region has undergone massive transformation with forests rapidly giving way to farmlands and residential settlements. Clashes between humans and elephants, therefore, have become inevitable. […]
LVDI International and its partner, Green Guard, recently assisted the Division Forest Office of Hattisar – Kathmandu in a study of the Bagmati River ecosystem. Originating at Bagdwar in Shivapuri Hills about three miles north of Kathmandu Valley, the Bagmati River is a lifeline for 3.5 million people living in the Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Latipur […]
Nepal is one of the countries currently in lockdown to prevent the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019, commonly known as COVID-19. During this time, it is especially critical for LVDI International to engage in meaningful action to fulfill our mission. Relentlessly focused, our team is committed to bringing about change in individuals, society and […]
As we await the next issue of Green Guard, a special edition on Primates of the World, here is a look back at our proudest conservation achievements in Nepal.
Congratulations to Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Program Coordinator) for being a well-deserving recipient of the Friends of Nature (FON) 2020 Nature Conservation Award! Mr. Rijal is recognized for his tireless wildlife rescue and public education efforts. He is an exemplary conservationist and LVDI International is honored to have him as a core member of our […]
Change is on the horizon! Thanks to the indefatigable efforts of Mr. Bishwanath Rijal (Nepal Program Coordinator), we are witnessing the emergence of a new generation of primate biologists and conservationists in Nepal. To help transform the way the Nepalis view our closest relatives we are devoting an entire issue of our flagship magazine, the […]
In 2010 Dr. Andy Phillips (President) came up with the idea and seed money to develop a special conservation education program for children from impoverished families living near Earth’s critical habitats. Known as the Little Green Guards®, this program quickly flourished around the world under the leadership of Dr. Phillips and Dr. Chia Tan (Vice […]
LVDI International is excited to announce that our global conservation team has been awarded a number of external grants to save endangered species from the brink of extinction! Mr. Van Tuan Bui (Vietnam Conservation Program Coordinator) received a grant from Primate Conservation Incorporated to conduct the first behavioral ecology study on a newly discovered population […]