- Overview
- Our Team
- Acheivements
- Partners
Our Mission
The mission of Nature Forever Society is to involve citizens of India in the conservation movement. To achieve this, Nature Forever Society has been launching various initiatives that are simple and have far reaching conservation value.
Get to know
Nature Forever Society
Nature Forever Society (NFS) has been working for the conservation of house sparrows, common flora and fauna for the past 13 years. Nature Forever Society, founded by Mohammed Dilawar in 2005 and was formally registered on January 13, 2008. Dilawar is the President of Nature Forever Society. NFS established a Native Plant Research and Conservation Centre in 2016 while studying and developing habitats for house sparrows and other local birds.
The main objectives of this facility are to study native plants and its propagation techniques, raise public awareness regarding the conservation and promotion of native plants. We at Nature Forever Society believe that native plants should be promoted on an emergency basis owing to the limited propagation and conservation of native plant species and a sharp decline in plantation area.
What our logo says?
Our logo embodies NFS's commitment to preserving nature through
research, education, and advocacy. It features the following natural elements:
The Sun: Representing the ultimate energy source for all ecosystems, it
symbolizes power, indestructibility, and purity.
Birds: Signifying the significance of fauna in our ecosystem, they highlight the
importance of avian life.
Green Leaf: Resembling a bird, it symbolizes the interdependence between flora
and fauna, underscoring their vital role in sustaining ecosystems.
Our Superhero
Founder & CEO
Mohammed Dilawar discovered the decline of sparrows in India
due to rapid urbanization. He created the Nature Forever Society (NFS) in
2005 to conserve common bird species and raise awareness about their
importance in the ecosystem. NFS aims to provide nesting opportunities for
sparrows, such as the "Adopt Nest Box" scheme, which uses recycled pine
heart wood to build nests.
Dilawar has sold over 1000 nest boxes and
bird-feeders, earning him the title "hero" of the environment. He also
focuses on providing food for sparrows, which rely on humans for their
ecological needs. NFS promotes sparrow conservation through awareness drives
and international efforts like World House Sparrow Day. India's first World
Sparrow Day inspired 50 countries, making the day a global people's
movement. Over 40,000 people nationwide have joined NFS in the past few
years.
Our Expert
Advisory Board
A renowned ornithologist with extensive experience in birdwatching and conservation, has contributed significantly to conservation initiatives in Karnataka, including the establishment of conservation reserves.
Mr. Sunil Limaye
Ex-PCCF - Wildlife Maharashtra
An IFS officer, has made significant contributions to wildlife conservation in India, establishing Joint Forest Management Committees, promoting ecotourism, and naming new species.
Mr. Dini Lingaraj
Group Manager, Sustainability at Wipro
He leads sustainability initiatives group, overseeing HR, Operations, and procurement functions. He designs and executes earthian sustainability education programs and volunteers as a counsellor.
Mr. Christian Pillard
Founder and President - Ecosys Action Foundation
He focuses on social projects, raising environmental awareness, and promoting global conservation. He also founded The Little Museum of the World, an educational time machine.
Mr. Sujit Patil
Head Corporate Communication, Godrej Industries
An IABC accredited business communicator and three-time winner of the Gold Quill award, is a highly influential professional in India, with a background in marketing and PR.
Our Acheivements
Nature Forever Society has garnered numerous awards and
recognition for its unwavering dedication to environmental conservation and
wildlife protection. With a steadfast commitment to fostering harmony between
humanity and the natural world, NFS has been lauded for its innovative
approaches towards biodiversity preservation and habitat restoration.Its
impactful initiatives have not only received accolades on national and
international platforms but have also earned the admiration and respect of
environmentalists, scientists, and policymakers alike.
From prestigious honors
celebrating conservation achievements to grassroots acknowledgments for
community engagement, Nature Forever Society continues to shine as a beacon of
hope and inspiration in the realm of nature conservation.
15000+
Butterflies attracted
400
Acres area covered
131+
Species attracted
20
Hotspots created
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March
2023
March - 2023
To commemorate World Sparrow Day, NFS and Viviana Mall, Mumbai conducted an initiative to distribute 1700 free bird baths at Viviana Mall.
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March
2023
March - 2023
Nature Forever Society is an official Actor of the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
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January
2021
January - 2021
We spoke with Honorable Member of Parliament Supriya Sule and gave her an update on native plant and sparrows conservation.
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March
2021
March - 2021
The Honorable Cabinet Minister of Tourism and Environment of Maharashtra, Shri. Aditya Thackeray, officially opened our Miyawaki plantation.
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January
2020
January - 2020
Shri. Uddhav Thackeray, the Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, formally inaugurated our Miyawaki plantation.
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September
2017
September - 2017
Mohammed Dilawar speaks about the issue of declining amount of common bird species in India and around the world at TEDxGodaPark.
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March
2016
March - 2016
The "Limca Book of Records" recognized the 5,500 earthen bird baths that the Nature Forever Society and Wipro Ltd. gave out at the Wipro campus in Pune.
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March
2016
March - 2016
Establishment of Native Plant Research and Conservation Centre in Nashik, Maharashtra
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March
2016
March - 2016
A new Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis) breeding habitat was found by the Nature Forever Society in the Son-Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. This finding was recognized in the "Limca Book of Records.
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March
2015
March - 2015
The "Limca Book of Records" included the "I Love Sparrows" global campaign by Nature Forever Society, which highlighted citizen's passion for the house sparrow.
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April
2013
April - 2013
The Nature Forever society briefed the Honorable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, on conservation initiatives.
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August
2012
August - 2012
Nature Forever Society made a proposal to the Delhi Government that the house sparrow should be declared as the State Bird of Delhi. After a lot of efforts, the House Sparrow was declared as State Bird of Delhi on 14 August 2012 by Hon. CM Sheila Dikshit at the Launch of Rise for the Sparrow Campaign.
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March
2011
March - 2011
In association with the Burhani Foundation (India) 52,000 bird feeders were distributed free of cost across the globe to save house sparrows and other common birds. The project received recognition in 2011 from the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest distribution of bird feeders on a single day
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March
2011
March - 2011
On the occasion of World Sparrow Day in 2011, India Post released a stamp of the house sparrow. This was also featured in the "Limca Book of Records."
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March
2011
March - 2011
TIME Magazine named Mohammed Dilawar, President & Founder of Nature Forever Society, one of the world's 30 most prominent environmentalists. This was listed in the Limca Books of Records.
