Hyderabad, Nov 18: University of University (UoH) on Friday said it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dharmavana Nature Ark (DNA) Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the conservation of rare and threatened plants and animals native to India, especially the Eastern Ghats region to which Hyderabad is a part of.
The MoU aims for research collaboration with DNA on various aspects of research on ecology and biodiversity conservation, UoH said in a release here.
The other areas of research collaboration include climate change, geology, microbiology and data science from various departments of the University of Hyderabad.
Dharmavana Nature Ark is a 400-acre area in the Yadadri‑Bhuvanagiri District of Telangana, approximately 50 km from Hyderabad.
The foundation has established natural forests hosting the native plant species and along with other rare plants from nearby locations.
DNA is a unique sanctuary of wildlife near Hyderabad, and the MoU would greatly enhance research on the conservation and sustainability of biodiversity.
