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Oak Forests in Himalayas: Ecology, Threats, Conservation Needs Why in the News ? The Uttarakhand High Court stayed the felling of oak trees in Mussoorie for a construction project that allegedly proceeded without proper environmental clearance, highlighting their critical ecological role in the Himalayan ecosystem, especially in biodiversity conservation, water security, and climate resilience. The …
Read MoreKhangchendzonga National Park Earns IUCN ‘Good’ Rating, Showcasing Sustainable Forest Management Why in the News ? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “Good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage Sites. It is the only Indian site to receive a positive status, unlike the Western …
Read MoreIndia’s FRA: A People-Centric Conservation Model Why in the News ? India’s Forest Rights Act (FRA) stands out globally as a community-led conservation framework, in contrast to the exclusionary global trend of creating protected areas. It ensures tenure security and biodiversity preservation through decentralised governance, led by indigenous and local communities (IPLCs). About the Global …
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