Nature is the foundation of our lives. Our forests, rivers, wildlife, and plants are all part of a delicate ecological balance that sustains us. Here are practical steps you can take to protect Nepal’s rich biodiversity and support conservation efforts:

1. Protect Local Wildlife

• Do not hunt: Hunting wildlife in Nepal, and especially protected animals like pangolins, clouded leopards, or bears is illegal and harms ecosystems. Stop using catapults for bird hunting, do not use illegal methods for fishing, and harvest wild honey responsibly.
• Avoid setting traps: Snares and wire traps kill indiscriminately—even endangered species.
• Raise awareness: Many people and communities do not know that hunting and keeping wildlife is illegal. Raise awareness, protect your communities.
• Report injured wildlife: Inform the Division Forest Office or local authorities if you see any injured wildlife. Do not approach them by yourself.

2. Conserve Forests & Habitats

• Plant native trees: Restore forests by planting local species around your home or community. Avoid planting exotic trees. Create habitats for pollinators if you have small limited space.
• Reduce plastic use: Plastic waste harms animals and pollutes rivers. Plastic can be the biggest threat to wildlife in coming decades. Carry reusable bags and bottles.
• Prevent forest fires: Be cautious with fires in dry seasons—a single spark can destroy habitats. Contribute to forest fire prevention by volunteering for fire line creation or your local CFUG’s work.

3. Join Community Conservation

• Work with Community Forest User Groups (CFUGs): Participate in local forest patrols and wildlife monitoring.
• Support citizen science: Report animal sightings or help set up camera traps to study biodiversity. You can join citizen science initiatives such as Himalayan Pollinator Patrol to document Nepal’s biodiversity.
• Start eco-clubs: Encourage schools and youth groups to learn about Nepal’s wildlife. This can be a great way to nurture conservation values in future generations.

4. Choose Sustainable Livelihoods

• Practice organic farming: Chemical pesticides harm soil, water, and wildlife. Start rooftop farming or balcony farming if you have limited space.
• Promote eco-tourism: Homestays and nature guides can generate income while protecting forests. Embrace zero waste travelling, consume local foods, carry your waste with you.
• Buy local products: Support sustainable alternatives to forest-dependent trades (e.g., herbal medicines over illegal wildlife products).

5. Spread Awareness

• Educate others: Teach friends and family why biodiversity matters. Organize different conservation events such as World Pangolin Day, Save The Frogs Day, International Clouded Leopard Day. Reach us if you want to celebrate such events in your local communities.
• Share on social media: Post photos or stories of wildlife to inspire conservation. Help conservationist and conservation organizations be heard and see. You can create your own conservation videos, podcasts or posters to share.

6. Support Conservation Organizations

• Start fundraiser: Your fundraising efforts can directly support our vital conservation projects. Turn your passion into action and help us secure a sustainable future for wildlife. Get in touch to begin at fundraising@ncsc.org.np.
• Volunteer: Conservation non-profits always need volunteers to run their conservation campaigns. Join one to support conservation.

Small Actions Create Big Change!

Conservation isn’t just the government’s job—it’s everyone’s responsibility. By taking these simple steps, we can ensure Nepal’s forests and wildlife thrive for future generations.

Your actions today protect Nepal’s biodiversity for tomorrow.