Living within one of the worlds best and most versatile of habitats, the Western Ghats, gave us the impetus to come together with people of the same interests and intent to form a Non-Governmental-Association to, first, further our understanding of the intricacies of Nature and then to get involved in an informed manner with a unified voice to save the wild habitat and the wildlife in the immediate vicinity of Chikamagalur.

This motley group of citizens met formerly for the first time in June of 1999 to give birth to a new chapter in the conservation efforts of Chikmagalur and out of this meeting was born WildCAT C – Wildlife Conservation Action Team Chikmagalur.

We set  for ourself a set of Objectives:

• Ensure that ‘wild Chikamagalur’ is maintained with minimal outside interference.

• Ensure that precious land is not diverted for use other than what it is naturally meant for.

• Ensure that laws are not broken or circumvented to further the short term needs of a few individuals while harming the interests of the greater public and the voiceless animals that rely on these uninterrupted landscapes.

• Ensure awareness is achieved to enlighten our fellow citizens about the need to conserve.

• Help and ensure that the empowered officials are carrying out their duties and obligations efficiently.

• Enlighten the citizens about the goings on in their vicinity through awareness campaigns via different media.