Research & knowledge-sharing
2015 - Present
Eethavanam - A Savvanah Grasslands Field Station
Eethavanam Field Station The word `eetha’ in Telugu refers to the date palm, phoenix sylvestris and vanam is forest. Eethavanam refers to a ‘forest’ of date palm. Eethavanam is a homestead and an agro forest habitat that is home to hundreds of species of wild flora and fauna. It is a 100% off grid microhabitat with living spaces made of locally sourced natural material (thatch grass, granite slabs, date palm fronds, bamboo, wild harvested dodonia, reclaimed silk worm rearing mats) minimal solar power (the solar supports basic lighting and charging of a few electronics), a hand pump for water use and dry toilets.
Eethavanam is also arguably one of India’s first Permaculture Farms. This ongoing project is an experiment in environmentally conscious living, creating an oasis for wildlife, supporting agro ecological farming and natural regeneration and restoration systems with rock filled dams, watering holes, foraging sites, burrow protection, natural fences and propagation of wild flora species.
2017
Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
The Eastern Ghats of India are a stunning and unique ecosystem. The Eastern Ghats is a discontinuous range of mountains along India's eastern coast. The mountain ranges run parallel to the Bay of Bengal and The Deccan Plateau lies to the west of the range. Adavi carried out an Ecological Assessment of the Gundla Brahmeswaram WLS in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. The Gundla Brahmeswaram WLS is located in the southern Eastern Ghats and part of the Nallamalai hill ranges, in Kurnool AP. The primary objective of the study was to assess the ecological significance of the GBM sanctuary in particular reference to wild canids leading up to further research and conservation work within the Eastern Ghats landscape.
2015
Biodiversity Assessment
In October 2015, Adavi Trust undertook an effort to document vegetation communities and distribution in the Kalpavalli Conservation Area. Collaborating with the Kalpavalli team and the National Centre for Biological Sciences, the surveys resulted in a preliminary report identifying nearly three hundred species of trees, herbs, shrubs, grasses, and climbers, showcasing the organization's dedication to comprehensive biodiversity documentation.