Foundation for Ecological Security (FES)

FES (Foundation for Ecological Security) works towards the ecological restoration and conservation of land and water resources, in conserving the uplands and other eco-fragile, degraded and marginalised zones of the country and to set in place the processes of co-ordinated human effort and governance to achieve this objective. It undertakes work, either directly or with and through a range of democratic village institutions, their federal bodies, and civil society organisations, (set up) through initiatives that are ecologically sustainable, socially and economically equitable. The foundation strives for a future that is based on a holistic understanding of the principles that govern the interrelationships of various life forms and natural systems. The central character of their efforts lie in intertwining principles of nature conservation and local self governance in order to accelerate efforts on ecological restoration and improve the living conditions of the poor. Over the years FES activities have spread to 1402 village institutions in 26 districts of seven states. They are presently assisting communities in protecting 96,933 hectares of revenue 'wastelands', degraded forest lands, and Panchayat grazing lands, and crafting rules and regulations in managing and governing the natural resources, common land and water bodies in particular.

<<Back to Links Section