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Keeping Gujarat’s Wildlife Landscapes Connected

Gujarat’s wildlife depends on movement. Animals need to travel between feeding grounds, water sources, breeding areas, seasonal refuges, and safer habitats.…

Growing Gujarat’s Future Through Agroforestry Partnerships

Across Gujarat, farms and forests meet in landscapes shaped by dry winds, seasonal rainfall, grazing traditions, and varied soils. Agroforestry offers a…

Flora and Fauna of Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary

Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary is a compact but ecologically rich protected area in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region. Located near Jasdan in Rajkot district,…

Gujarat’s Efforts to Conserve the Critically Endangered Gyps Vulture

Vultures are among the most important scavengers in Gujarat’s landscapes. By rapidly consuming animal carcasses, they reduce the spread of pathogens, recycle…

The changing story of forest management in Gujarat

The history of forest management in Gujarat since independence reflects a wider shift in India’s environmental priorities. Forests were once managed mainly for…

How the Sardar Sarovar Dam Affects Downstream Forest Ecosystems

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is one of the most important water infrastructure projects on the Narmada River. Located in Gujarat near Kevadia, it stores and…

Gujarat’s Forest Types From Moist Landscapes to Dry Wildlands

Gujarat’s forests form a broad ecological transition across western India. Rainfall, temperature, soil, elevation, river systems, and coastal influence create…

Bamboo’s Place in Gujarat’s Rural Economy and Ecology

Bamboo is often associated with wetter, hillier parts of India, yet it also has an important place in Gujarat’s rural landscapes. In districts such as Dang,…

Guarding Gujarat’s Coastal Turtle Nesting Sites

How Gujarat protects its coastal and marine turtle nesting sites is shaped by its long shoreline, tidal habitats, fishing economy, and varied coastal…

The Unique Wildlife of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Gujarat’s most distinctive protected landscapes, combining rugged hills, dry deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, seasonal…