About us
Rooted in science. Driven by community.
Veera's Nisarg Rakshak And Research Foundation is a not-for-profit working at the intersection of conservation, ecological research, and rural livelihoods. Since 2012 we've grown from a single nursery into a network of reserves, field stations, and citizen-scientists committed to India's forests, rivers, and wildlife.
Mission
Protect and restore India's threatened ecosystems through science-led, community-anchored action.
Reach
Four states · 12+ reserves · 85,000+ trees planted · 40+ research publications.
Registrations
Section 12A · 80G tax exemption · FCRA approval for international funding.
Milestones
- 2012Founded
A handful of students plant the first 500 saplings on degraded forest land.
- 2015Field station
First permanent research station opens; native nursery begins propagation.
- 2018Reserve declared
Community-led protection extends to 120 hectares of mixed deciduous forest.
- 2021Research grants
First peer-reviewed publications; partnerships with two state universities.
- 2024National program
Reforestation drives expand across four states with 15,000 volunteers.