Shalapur Bet Kapurthala
Vir's pilot rewilding site, over 1 acre of land has been restored using the VirVanam method.
Rewilding
Restoring Wildlife in India
“Rewilding offers a powerful path forward in addressing today's greatest challenges, from biodiversity loss to climate change. Restoring and protecting the nature starts with recognizing that its solutions already exist within it.”— Vir Thind, Founder, VirVanam Foundation
WHAT IS REWILDING?
Rewilding restores natural ecosystems so nature can function on its own. It rebuilds biodiversity, revives natural processes, and helps degraded environments recover. By reducing human intervention, it allows ecosystems to regain balance and thrive sustainably.
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Trees Planted
Restoring native forest cover in Punjab-Chandigarh zones.
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Species Supported
25Birds
128Insects
13Other
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Acres Restored
Active and protected rewilding acres established / under development.
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Volunteers
Community members engaged in local action.
Numbers Vir and the team have tracked since 2024
Led by conservationist Vir Thind
Featured Projects
Rewilding Experiment
Planting fruits, medicinal plants/shrubs in common areas of Chandigarh.
IIT Ropar MoU
Our collaboration with AWaDH, IIT Ropar focuses on developing technology-driven solutions for biodiversity monitoring, ecological research, and climate-smart conservation.
Our Work
Documentation of our on-ground conservation work, biodiversity restoration, and species we are working to protect.
Field Archive
Visual documentation of species including gharials, wetland birds, and river ecosystems across Northern India.
Explore ArchiveField Blogs & Media
Short updates, observations, and learnings from our rewilding and conservation efforts.
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Contact Us
We are always open to collaborations, research partnerships, and field volunteers. Reach out to join our efforts in protecting Northern India's wildlife.