Stories
Gujarat’s forests are managed within a varied landscape that includes dry deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, mangroves, grasslands, salt marshes, and coastal…
Gujarat’s forests support a remarkable range of habitats, from the dry deciduous woodlands of Gir and the teak-rich landscapes of eastern Gujarat to thorn…
Gujarat’s Gulf of Kutch is one of India’s most important marine ecosystems. Its shallow waters, tidal mudflats, mangrove stands, seagrass beds, coral colonies,…
Gujarat’s sanctuaries and wetlands support an impressive range of resident and migratory birds. Shallow lakes, coastal mudflats, grasslands, scrub forests, and…
Gujarat’s forests extend across dry deciduous landscapes, thorn scrub, grasslands, mangroves, coastal ecosystems, and wetlands. These environments support…
Across Gujarat’s wetlands, the tall, red-headed Sarus Crane moves through a landscape shaped by seasonal water, cultivated fields, village ponds, and marshy…
Urban forests are living filters within Gujarat’s expanding cities. Tree belts, restored woodland, botanical areas, roadside groves, and protected green…
The Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) is one of India’s most distinctive tree-dwelling mammals. Its large body, powerful limbs, reddish-brown or buff coat,…
Gujarat’s eastern belt contains a varied mosaic of dry deciduous forest, scrubland, farms, river valleys, and scattered settlements. These landscapes connect…
A fallen tree may appear to be a sign of forest decline, yet deadwood is a working part of a healthy ecosystem. Once a trunk, branch, or large root reaches the…