The Watching Forest: Camera Traps, Relational Life, and Science-Making in Jim Corbett National Park

This presentation explores the intersection of conservation and technology by examining the societal and governance impacts of camera trap usage in forests. It critically analyses how such technologies influence conservation labour, including caste implications and governance dynamics, while highlighting ethical and sociological paradoxes. Drawing upon participatory methodologies, it advocates for redesigning technologies prioritising care and equity. The discussion concludes with actionable...