Ecological

Ecological App is part of M-STrIPES, launched Indian tiger reserves by (NTCA)

The system's objective is to strengthen patrolling and surveillance of the Endangered tigers. Forest guards in tiger reserves are equipped with personal digital assistants and GPS devices to capture data relating to tiger sightings, deaths, wild life crime and Ecological observations while patrolling. The software system maps the patrol routes of forest guards, and the resulting data are then analysed in a geographic information system. This is intended to enhance the effectiveness and spatial coverage of patrols. Additional target outcomes are the evaluation of human pressure and ongoing monitoring of habitat change.