Stories

The Role of Deadwood in Gujarat’s Forest Fungal Diversity

A fallen branch, standing snag, or decaying tree trunk may look like forest waste, yet each can support a miniature ecosystem. Deadwood stores moisture,…

Protecting Gujarat’s Forest Edges From Illegal Sand Mining

Gujarat’s forests are closely connected with rivers, seasonal streams, wetlands, estuaries, and coastal landscapes. These transition zones support wildlife,…

The Seasonal Flowering Patterns Of Butea Monosperma In Gujarat’s Forests

Across Gujarat’s dry forests, few seasonal displays are as striking as the orange-red crowns of Butea monosperma. Commonly known as flame-of-the-forest, this…

How Gujarat’s Forest Department Conducts Wildlife Health Checkups

Wildlife health checkups in Gujarat combine veterinary science, field observation, disease surveillance, and habitat management. The work supports animals…

The Common Leopard Along Gujarat’s Urban Forest Fringes

Gujarat’s common leopard occupies a wider range of habitats than the state’s famous Asiatic lion. It can survive in dry deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, rocky…

Gujarat’s Initiatives to Protect the Indian Striped Hyena

The Indian striped hyena, scientifically known as Hyaena hyaena, is one of Gujarat’s most overlooked carnivores. Its sloping back, dark facial markings, and…

Forest Edges as Vital Habitat for Gujarat’s Small Mammals

Gujarat’s forests are often described through their famous landscapes and large animals, from the Asiatic lion habitats of Saurashtra to the wetlands, thorn…

How Gujarat’s Forest Department Tracks Soil Erosion in Hilly Areas

Gujarat’s hills, ravines, plateaus, and forested slopes support varied habitats, seasonal streams, and wildlife corridors. They also contain soils that can be…

Protecting Nocturnal Wildlife From Light Pollution In Gujarat

Gujat’s forests and grasslands are often described through their daytime landscapes: teak woodland in the southeast, thorn forests in the north, dry deciduous…

Traditional Water Harvesting In Gujarat’s Forest Landscapes

Water has always shaped the forests, grasslands, and wildlife habitats of Gujarat. The state receives much of its annual rainfall during a short monsoon…