To protect Tigers & their ecosystem ensuring the survival of thousands of species including humans that depend on this ecosystem.

At Hyderabad Tiger Conservation Society, we are committed to preserving tiger populations and their habitats in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. We work to enhance green cover and reduce human-wildlife conflicts through habitat restoration, community-led agroforestry and sustainable livelihood programs. Our collaborative efforts with local communities and the forest department focus on ecological balance, wildlife protection, and empowering frontline staff to safeguard the Tiger Reserves and its surrounding landscapes in Telangana & Andhra Pradesh. Our commitment to community welfare also extends to sanitation and infrastructure. We are actively involved in the construction of 120 toilets in Gundala under the Swachh Bharat Mission, improving public health and hygiene. In collaboration with the forest department, we have contributed to making the Peddaiah temple area a plastic- and alcohol-free zone, a move that not only benefits the environment but also fosters a cleaner, healthier community.

Our Mission

Hyticos does scientific environment assessments, advocating objective policy changes and collaborating with groups of diverse expertise to save Tigers. We believe in fair policy implementations which benefit tribals and ensures collaborative approach towards conservation of wildlife. Hyticos promotes capacity building and morale boosting programmes for front line forest staff, it firmly believes they are true custodians of the forest.

Highlights 2024

(January - August)

  • 302 Acres of Agro-forestry plantation was done in this season in and around the Core area of Kawal Tiger Reserve.

  • 40 women from 2 villages (Kosagutta & Gandigopalpur) in 2 batches were trained on tailoring and a 3rd batch was started in newly relocated village.

  • Along with the horticulture plantations this year we supported 15 families by providing Floriculture (Marigold & Jasmine) and vegetable saplings and provided vegetable saplings to the 94 families of the newly relocated village.

  • 142 families of 2 Villages (Rampur and Maisampet) were shifted outside the Core area during the first week of April and we are still working on the post relocation and to resolve other major problems faced by the villagers.

  • Provided 2600 Karonda saplings for 3 farmers for bio-fencing

  • One tiger has entered the reserve after 2 years from the buffer area at Devapur and has now moved within the Core area. Unfortunately the same tiger also attacked 3 cattle last week

  • During March 2024 a frog - Uperodon taprobanicus (Parker 1934) was recorded for the first time from the Core area (Jannaram) of tiger reserve which will be published very soon.

  • Prey monitoring in the core area was done using the 28 standard and permanently marked transect lines with an effort of 672 km data yet to be analysed.

  • Supported the occupancy team during last summer to asses the carnivore population.