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# Tree Foundation India

TREE Foundation is an Indian NGO, with a primary focus on marine conservation, founded by Dr. Supraja Dharini in 2002, through inspiration and guidance by Dr. Jane Goodall DBE.

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- [Homepage](https://treefoundationindia.org/) - TREE Foundation India TREE Foundation is an Indian based NGO, founded in 2002, with a primary focus on marine conservation was inspired, and guided, by Dr. Jane Goodall DBE. TREE Foundation initiated a community based marine conservation program which uses a multi-disciplinary approach, involving people from all sections of society, but particularly unemployed young fishermen
- [Achievements](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/achievements/) - Achievements & Awards Highlighted achievements of TREE Foundation to date: Released more than 51,83,508 Olive Ridley hatchlings (baby turtles) successfully to theSuccessfully satellite tagged 2 Olive Ridleys and 1 Green turtle, becoming the first ever NGO in India to satellite-tagTrained and developed Sea Turtle Protection Force of over 411 members from 285 fishing villages along
- [Mangrove Restoration](https://treefoundationindia.org/mecr-programme/mangrove-restoration/) - Mangrove Restoration: Nurturing Coastal Ecosystemsme TREE Foundation recognizes the critical role mangroves play in biodiversity conservation, shoreline stabilization, and climate change mitigation. These essential functions underscore the importance of mangroves in coastal ecosystem management. Here’s how we approach the restoration of these vital habitats. Collection and Preparation of Propagules Mangrove seeds, known as ‘propagules’, are ready
- [Animal Welfare](https://treefoundationindia.org/animal-welfare/) - Animal Welfare At TREE Foundation, we believe all living beings deserve kindness and a safe space. While our primary focus is on endangered species, our compassion extends to domestic animals as well. For over 37 years, we’ve cared for countless animals within our centers and homes. The Importance of Animal Welfare Our responsibility to protect
- [Roots & Shoots Events](https://treefoundationindia.org/roots-and-shoots-events/) - Roots & Shoots Events Hatchlings Released 0 STPF Members 0 Student Participation 0 Turtles Released 0 How I was inspired by Dr Jane Goodall DBE In December 2001 whilst walking along my local beach I came across the body of a dead sea creature. I learned from a local fisherman that it was an Olive
- [Our Team](https://treefoundationindia.org/about-us/our-team/) - Our Team Board of Trustees \ Dr. Supraja Dharini Dr M. Prabhakara Rao Dr. A Pradeep Kumar A committed sea turtle conservationist along the Indian east coast since 2002, she is exemplary for her multi-disciplinary approach. She has a team of 411 ‘Sea Turtle Protection Force’ (STPF) members from 285 marginalized artisanal fishing villages. Together,
- [About Dr. Supraja Dharini](https://treefoundationindia.org/about-us/about-dr-supraja-dharini/) - A committed sea turtle conservationist along the Indian east coast since 2002, she is exemplary for her multi-disciplinary approach. She has a team of 411 ‘Sea Turtle Protection Force’ (STPF) members from 285 marginalized artisanal fishing villages. Together, under Dr. Dharini’s guidance, they cover over 808 kms along Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Odisha and Goa coasts.
- [Ghost Net Retrieval](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation/ghost-net-retrieval/) - Ghost Net Retrieval TREE Foundation understands the importance of involving local communities, fishers and all relevant state departments in effecting positive change at local, national and international levels.Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall, her belief that “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make”, is
- [Green Tamil Nadu Mission](https://treefoundationindia.org/green-tamil-nadu-mission/) - Green Tamil Nadu Mission: A Greener Tomorrow with TREE Foundationmme The Green Tamil Nadu Mission, a visionary project by Tamil Nadu Forest department aimed at enhancing the forest cover in Tamil Nadu. TREE Foundations collaboration with the Forest Department of Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, began with a focus on planting native saplings at the Biodiversity Experiential
- [TED and Mortality](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation/ted-and-mortality/) - TED & Mortality What is a Turtle Excluder Device (TED)? A Turtle Excluder Device (TED) is a specialized mechanism integrated into fishing nets designed to prevent sea turtles from being inadvertently captured while allowing the intended catch, such as shrimp, to pass through. The device typically consists of a grid of bars with an opening
- [Marine Mammal Conservation](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/marine-mammal-conservation/) - Marine Mammal Conservation TREE Foundation with its network of STPF members is able to get first-hand information and rescue stranded whales, dolphins and various shark species including whale sharks. The “TREE Foundation Marine Mammal Stranding and Rescue Team” immediately addresses the situation and records the necessary data and archives the stranded animal data for the
- [Sea Turtle Protection Force](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation/sea-turtle-protection-force/) - Sea Turtle Protection Force “As a conservation program founded on the principles of community involvement and stewardship, STPF members, with the support of their families are an important part of TREE Foundations conservation work and as a large and diverse group will outlive any one member of TREE. Being a STPF member gives the fisherman
- [Schools and Colleges](https://treefoundationindia.org/education/schools-and-colleges/) - Schools & Colleges We have reached 26,047 students from 104 schools with the message of Biodiversity, Eco System, and their conservation Involving Students & Teachers in School Based Eco Activities TREE Foundation with the great support provided by National Biodiversity Authority of India, successfully implemented the following program, by direct involvement of teachers and students
- [Biodiversity Awareness](https://treefoundationindia.org/education/biodiversity-awareness/) - Biodiversity Awareness Biodiversity is vital for supporting all life on Earth. It provides all of our food, many industrial products and medicines and countless ecosystem services. Biodiversity also ensures clean air, water and fertile soils, it provides opportunities for recreation, tourism, scientific research and education, and it is a source of cultural identity for us.
- [About Us](https://treefoundationindia.org/about-us/) - Who We Are Vulnerable Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) turtles nest along the sandy beaches of the East coast of India. They share their offshore habitat with critically endangered Hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate) and endangered Green turtles (Chelonia mydas,). Since the 1970’s there has been a 90% reduction in nesting numbers of the Olive Ridley turtle
- [Rescue and Rehabilitation](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation/rescue-and-rehabilitation/) - Rescue & Rehabilitation Sea turtles that nest along the Indian coast face several hardships and challenges during their lifetime.Due to lack of stringent enforcement and awareness they encounter several difficulties in breeding, nesting and foraging. Annually many turtles are intentionally or accidentally injured – their limbs are amputated leaving them unable to swim and feed.The
- [Community Workshops](https://treefoundationindia.org/community-development/community-workshops/) - Fishermen's Workshops Awareness programs are conducted regularly for fishermen for identification of sea turtles, handling turtles in offshore areas, safe release and data collection on by-catch for conservation purposes. Open discussions and documentary screenings are used as the main tools for this training program. For the first time in the country’s history, TREE Foundation brought together
- [Coastal Clean-up](https://treefoundationindia.org/education/coastal-clean-up/) - Coastal Clean-Up The coastal cleanup was initially started at Texas in 1986 and has become a global event in the form of an annual international coastal cleanup. It is the worlds largest all volunteer event for the ocean.The International Coastal Cleanup Day is conducted in various parts of the world in September every year on
- [Research](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/research/) - Research TREE Foundation has gained national recognition as an expert in areas related to sea turtle conservation, flipper tagging, satellite tagging, stranding and rescue, rehabilitation and necropsy procedures. Government officials, communities, fishers and the general public notify us when they find stranded, injured or dead marine wildlife. Our rescue/rehabilitation team has successfully rehabilitated Olive Ridley,
- [Community Development](https://treefoundationindia.org/community-development/) - Community Development Understanding the importance of community buy-in to TREE Foundation’s conservation programs, we have established a number of initiatives that benefit the wider coastal communities who in turn gain an understanding of the importance of our conservation measures and in turn supporters of our conservation initiatives. Alternative Income Generating Projects Within Coastal Communities TREE
- [Education](https://treefoundationindia.org/education/) - Education Schools & Colleges Education Program Understanding the importance of the role education in changing behaviours and attitudes, TREE Foundation has been conducting education and awareness programs in schools and colleges throughout the 3 states where there are TREE Foundation conservation programs. Our programs are tailored to the relevant age groups and student types but
- [Resources](https://treefoundationindia.org/resources/) - Resources Posters Download Wetland Birds Poster Download Prohibited Marine Species Poster Download Sea Turtles Poster If you need the above resources in Tamil or Telugu, please reach out to us via phone or email. Indian Prohibited Marine Species Books Mission Sea Turtle Booklet Click Here to Download Book Biodiversity Around Us Booklet Click Here to
- [Publications](https://treefoundationindia.org/publications/) - Publications Publications Tree Foundation’s rescue and rehabilitation centre for sea turtles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India Read more Demonstration and trials of CIFT TURTLE EXCLUDER DEVICES TEDs in Tamil Nadu Read more Tree Foundation – Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Read more Expanding and strengthening community involvement in sea turtle
- [Project Areas](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/project-areas/) - TREE Foundation Project Area Integrated Community - Based Conservation Programme (ICBCP)
- [Our Work](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/) - Our Work Sea turtle eggs are no longer poached for eating, or played with by children. Project Area Our Presence
- [MECR Programme](https://treefoundationindia.org/mecr-programme/) - Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration(MECR) Programmemme Mangroves Mangroves protect the coastal villages and lives of communities against erosion from the sea, and more importantly during the cyclones. Their biggest impact was seen during the Tsunami that struck the coast in 2004. The ecosystem of mangrove vegetation comprises of many animals, birds and insects. They enrich
- [Sample Page](https://treefoundationindia.org/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger
- [Donate](https://treefoundationindia.org/donate/) - Donate Now
- [Our Logo Defined](https://treefoundationindia.org/about-us/our-logo-defined/) - Our Logo Defined Our Logo consists of TREE with Animals, Land and Sea.Each component depicting our core area of work and the corresponding animals and elements of the Earth. TREE universally represents many aspects, such as life, prosperity and strength. It also depicts growth.We conceptualised this logo to define TREE FOUNDATION with a specific purpose.
- [Sea Turtle Conservation](https://treefoundationindia.org/our-work/sea-turtle-conservation/) - Sea Turtle Conservation In 2002, TREE Foundation became aware of the need for a community-based sea turtle conservation program having learned that since the 1970s there has been a 90% reduction in the number of Olive Ridleys (vulnerable) nesting along coastal areas.Juvenile hawksbills (critically endangered) along with juvenile and sub-adult green turtles (endangered) also forage
- [Volunteer](https://treefoundationindia.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Notice Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic situation, we feel it is safer to avoid gatherings. Please check back after sometime for more information on how you can volunteer with us.
- [Contact](https://treefoundationindia.org/contact/) - Contact Please feel free to call us or visit our office for further information. In case you want to register a stranded or dead turtle report, please use our SOS line. Our Location 5/25, Blue Beach Road, Neelankarai, Chennai- 600115. Tamil Nadu, India. Tree Foundation SOS +91 99400 26460 Tree Foundation Office +91 44 2449
- [FAQ](https://treefoundationindia.org/faq/)
- [Media & Events](https://treefoundationindia.org/media-and-events/) - Media & Events Press Engagement TREE Foundation has been working with the press and dailys for many years as this is an effective way to deliver our conservation message to the broader public. There are many opportunities to create awareness through this medium and we are frequently featured in the media for events such as

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