The Ecological Restoration Alliance invites you to another webinar: Restoring Grasslands: The Past, Present and Future of Bustard Conservation in Gujarat. Here, wildlife conservationist Dr Devesh Gadhvi offers us much-needed hope that habitat restoration, along with legal intervention, scientific management and pastoral traditions can still bring back the critically endangered Great Indian bustard and the Lesser florican.
You can register for the talk on this link, or by scanning the QR code on the poster below.
Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 4 pm onwards
Venue: Zoom Meeting
About the talk:
As India races to save the Great Indian Bustard and the Lesser Florican from extinction, are there safe habitats left where these birds can thrive?
Would restoring the ecology of their historical range be enough to guarantee the survival of these species today? How should conservation and restoration interact with shifting economic and developmental realities on the ground?
In this talk, Dr Devesh Gadhvi answers these questions and more. Over the past 16 years, Dr Gadhvi and The Corbett Foundation have worked to protect the habitats of three bustard species — the Great Indian Bustard, the Lesser Florican, and the Asian Houbara — in Kutch, Gujarat. Drawing from this experience, Dr Gadhvi narrates how science, tradition, community action and collaboration overcame conservation challenges and informed the restoration of the bustard’s habitat in the degraded grasslands in Abdasa, Kutch.
As Gujarat welcomes the first wild born Great Indian Bustard chick in the state in over a decade, Dr Gadhvi will also highlight the path ahead to preserve these majestic birds and their landscapes.
About the Speaker:
Dr Devesh Gadhvi is a passionate conservationist from Kutch. For over 20 years, he has protected wildlife, restored grasslands and worked with local communities. He is also the Deputy Director and Head of Ornithology, Research, and Sustainability at The Corbett Foundation, where he has worked since 2010.
Dr Gadhvi’s efforts highlight the importance of preserving grasslands and have gained recognition both nationally and internationally. In 2024, he received Sanctuary Asia’s Wildlife Service Award for his relentless efforts towards and commitment to conservation in India. He is also a member of the IUCN SSC Bustard Specialist Group and other committees, and continues to lead and inspire conservation projects with dedication.
See you on the call.