Kanha Tiger Reserve, in central India , is one of the last strongholds of the Bengal tiger. Declared a Tiger Reserve in 1968, it remains one of the country’s most important tiger landscapes. Yet tigers still faces  growing pressure. – from poaching and the expansion of nearby villages into their habitat. 

The Corbett Foundation, supported by the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, is working to protect this landscape through the Tiger Habitat Project. The focus is simple – reducinge human–wildlife conflict, restoringe natural habitats, and supporting the communities living alongside wildlife. 

A key priority is removing Lantana camara, an invasive plant that has spread across large areas of the reserve’s buffer zone. It forms dense, impenetrable thickets that: 

• Crowd out native plants 

• Reduce visibility in the forest 

• Create hidden spaces where tigers and people can unexpectedly meet 

Removing lantana restores native grasses, improves grazing, and reduces the risk of encounters between people and wildlife.  In October 2025 alone, 20 hectares were cleared in the Pandhrapani area (Samnapur Range) and around 52 tonnes of lantana removed. 

Protecting tiger habitat starts with people. The Corbett Foundation delivers hands-on programmes that build understanding and confidence in communities living alongside wildlife, including: 

• Snake awareness sessions – teaching students how to identify snakes, respond safely and understand their role in the ecosystem  

• Moth-watching surveys – revealing the hidden biodiversity of the forest while contributing data to global conservation platforms  

• Creativity-led workshops – from painting to tree identification, helping younger students connect with local wildlife .

Together, this work, supported by the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, is helping to protect Bengal tigers in Kanha for the long term, while supporting the communities who live alongside them. But it’s about more than one place, it’s about ensuring future generations don’t just hear about these animals but have the chance to share a world with them. 

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