Nishant Bhardwaj

Experience

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  WWF-India

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Volunteer

  This role took me from being a volunteer to managing group of volunteers in later stages. The first project was waste segregation where I interacted with local people and my neighbours to help them in segregation of waste. It involved closely collaborating with WWF, waste recycling company and neighbourhood for good project outcomes. In later stages, I managed volunteers for adopt a tree project and earth hour while working alongside them. It involved managing transport , finances, distributing saplings, keeping a record of plants and reporting of outcomes every week to WWF office. Show less

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  Wild Otters Research

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Research Intern

  This involved carrying out field surveys for smooth-coated otters in Western Ghats, India. Surveys included recording signs such as tracks, defecating areas, dens or direct sighting of otters. I also used camera traps to record their behaviour and calls at various sites in Goa.I entered the data collected into spreadsheets in Excel. This role also involved using GPS to mark locations of sightings and digital mapping using Google Earth to understand the patterns in movement and activity of otters. Show less

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  Natural History Society of Northumbria

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Student Volunteer

  This role involved habitat management at the Reserve. I have dedicated several hours to practical conservation work at Gosforth Nature Reserve with tasks including tree planting at a new native 'wildwood', hide maintenance, cutting reed bed, invasive species control, and board walk maintenance.

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  People's Trust for Endangered Species

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Geographic Information System Assistant

  It involved digitising traditional orchards from historical maps provided by Landmark and PTES to support restoration of orchards (a priority habitat in UK's Biodiversity Action Plan). The second part of the project consisted of overlaying aerial imagery to identify the current status of traditional orchards.

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  International Institute of Waste Management

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Training Coordinator

  I ensured that all communication including phone calls and emails were answered and coordinated with State Pollution Control Boards and the Institute for successful completion of training. It also involved creating reports and resource material to be used for the training. I also tracked the responses and collected feedback from participants for improving future training programs.

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  Wildlife Institute of India

  Sept 2023 - now

  Project Associate-I