All set for the second Hyderabad Annual Tree (HAT) Biodiversity Survey 2025

The main objective of the survey is to witness, experience and understand the complex network of nature, the intrinsic inter-relationship between the trees and animals in our city

Hyderabad: WWF-India, Hyderabad chapter has invited all nature enthusiasts from twin cities and even districts to take part in its second Hyderabad Annual Tree (HAT) Biodiversity Survey, to be taken-up from 8 am to 11 am on Sunday, March 9.

The main objective of the survey is to witness, experience and understand the complex network of nature, the intrinsic inter-relationship between the trees and animals in our city, a press release said.

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Volunteers of the HAT Biodiversity Survey will observe and record the numerous species that visit or reside in the trees of our city. “The most important agenda of the HAT Biodiversity survey is to create awareness among the common people regarding the flora and fauna of the city through their direct involvement in the conservation process of urban forests,” says Farida Tampal, State Director of WWF-India, Hyderabad office said

The survey will involve a large number of civil society organizations. To ensure that diverse micro-habitats are covered, the city will be divided into six zones – in each zone a few streets and parks for the survey will be marked.

For every tree examined, the volunteers will complete a survey form in which important information about the tree like its name, its diameter at breast height, its flowering and fruiting status etc. will be noted. Volunteers will also document relevant information on the animals spotted on the trees, their species name, the number of species present during the observation etc.

The survey analysis will be an important scientific observation which can be useful for researchers and the Government for policy making.

Interested people can register: at http://bit.ly/3Xra3BT or call: 8074419076 or mail: sakbar@wwfindia.net