Resources

Stories, ideas and knowledge from across the Himalaya, gathered in books, posters, toolkits and other resources that offer new ways to explore the region and its people, cultures and landscapes.

Process of Filing for Compensation: Loss of Life
Poster

Process of Filing for Compensation: Loss of Life

A step-by-step guide for families seeking Forest Department compensation following a death caused by a wild animal, covering reporting, post-mortem documentation, claim submission and eligible beneficiaries.

2023 English, Hindi
Thangka paintings
Poster

Thangka paintings

A set of 3 posters with paintings made by three local Thangka painters carrying messages of compassion.

2017
Birds of Spiti and Ladakh
Guide

Birds of Spiti and Ladakh

A pocket guide of 137 familiar birds found across Spiti and Ladakh first made in 2016. The revised edition was prepared in 2024.

2016 English
Community-based Conservation (for Champions)
Toolkit

Community-based Conservation (for Champions)

A toolkit for champions for engaging communities based on the PARTNERS principles.

2019 English
Himkatha Volume 5
Newsletter

Himkatha Volume 5

Issue 1 - Spring 2024

2024 Hindi
Himkatha Volume 3
Newsletter

Himkatha Volume 3

Issue 1 - Spring 2022

2022 English
Harvest in the Himalaya
Book

Harvest in the Himalaya

Set against a magnificent Himalayan landscape, this book captures the beauty, complexity and rhythm of mountain life. It brings together diverse voices united by a love of nature, adventure and concern for biodiversity—from local educators and students to scholars, scientists and the legendary conservationist Dr. George Schaller.

2017
Double Observer Surveys
Guide

Double Observer Surveys

Field manuals on how to lead double observer surveys for ungulate population estimation.

2025 English
Vanya Jeevan
Book

Vanya Jeevan

Vanya Jeevan is a set of info booklets in Hindi and English made for locals on how to file relief claims in case of losses caused by wildlife. It also lists safety precautions in case of encounters with wildlife. It also has formats of the forms for filing claims. The booklet was made for Himachal Pradesh.

2021 Hindi
Vanya Jeevan
Book

Vanya Jeevan

Vanya Jeevan is a set of info booklets in Hindi and English made for locals on how to file relief claims in case of losses caused by wildlife. It also lists safety precautions in case of encounters with wildlife. It also has formats of the forms for filing claims. The booklet was made for Himachal Pradesh.

2021 English
Protecting your corral from repeat attacks
Poster

Protecting your corral from repeat attacks

Measures to deter predators after an initial livestock attack, including temporary deterrents around corrals, relocating carcasses safely, and avoiding practices that could attract predators back to the site.

2023 English, Hindi
Community-based Conservation (for Field Implementers and Staff)
Toolkit

Community-based Conservation (for Field Implementers and Staff)

A toolkit for field implementers and staff for engaging communities based on the PARTNERS principles.

2019 English