Hyderabad: The city is gearing up for the second Hyderabad Annual Tree (HAT) biodiversity survey 2025, an initiative under the WWF-India Citizen Science programme aimed at documenting the city’s green wealth. The survey, scheduled for March 9, invites citizens to volunteer in observing and recording the diverse flora and fauna across Hyderabad’s urban landscape.
The survey seeks to raise awareness about urban biodiversity and the intricate relationship between trees and animals. To cover diverse micro-habitats, the city will be divided into six zones comprising selected streets and parks. Volunteers will document crucial information about each tree, such as its species name, diameter at breast height, flowering and fruiting status, along with sightings of animals like birds, insects, and other species.
“The survey’s primary objective is to create awareness among citizens by directly involving them in urban forest conservation,” said Farida Tampal, state director of WWF-India. “This hands-on experience will instil concern and compassion for nature, while also generating valuable scientific data to guide future conservation policies,” she added.
The survey will be carried out in collaboration with civil society organisation. The findings will contribute to scientific research and aid in govt biodiversity conservation plans
