The WWF-India Hyderabad chapter has announced that the second edition of the Hyderabad Annual Tree (HAT) Biodiversity Survey will take place on March 9.
The main goal of this survey is to help people observe and understand the connection between trees and animals in the city. It will be conducted on Sunday from 8 AM to 11 AM. Volunteers participating in the survey will note and record different species of plants and animals that live in or visit the trees.
According to Farida Tampal, State Director of WWF-India Hyderabad, the survey aims to raise awareness among the public about the city’s plants and animals. It also encourages people to take part in protecting urban forests.
Several civil society organizations will be involved in the survey. To make the study more effective, the city will be divided into six zones. Within each zone, certain streets and parks will be selected for observation. Volunteers will fill out a survey form for each tree, noting details such as its name, diameter, flowering, and fruiting status. They will also record any animals seen on the trees, their species, and the number of each species observed.
The collected data will be useful for scientific research and can help the government in making environmental policies.
