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Using Technology To Protect Gujarat’s Forests From Fire

Gujarat’s forests, grasslands, wetlands, mangroves, and scrublands support an exceptional range of wildlife. From the dry woodland of Gir to the salt marshes…

Gujarat and the Future of Cheetah Conservation

Gujarat occupies a distinctive place in India’s wildlife geography. Its landscapes range from the dry thorn forests of Saurashtra and Kutch to extensive…

The Seasonal Journey Of Birds Across Gujarat’s Wetlands

Each year, Gujarat’s wetlands become temporary homes for birds travelling thousands of kilometres across Asia. As winter approaches, waterfowl, waders, cranes,…

Centuries-Old Trees and Sacred Groves of Gujarat

Across Gujarat, some of the oldest living landmarks are not enclosed in museums or marked by formal monuments. They stand in temple compounds, village edges,…

Biodiversity Hotspots Along Gujarat’s Sahyadri Range

The Sahyadri landscape in southern Gujarat forms a richly varied ecological belt where forested hills, seasonal streams, grasslands, farms, and river valleys…

How Gujarat’s Forest Department Manages Human-Wildlife Conflict

Gujarat’s forests, grasslands, wetlands, mangroves, and coastal habitats support a remarkable range of wildlife. The Asiatic lion in Gir, the Indian wild ass…

How Gujarat’s Forest Department Counters Poaching

Gujarat’s forests, grasslands, wetlands, coastlines, and scrublands support a remarkable range of wildlife. The state is internationally associated with the…

Protecting The Indian Wild Ass In Gujarat’s Little Rann

The Little Rann of Kutch is a remarkable landscape of salt flats, sandy islands, grassland, thorn scrub, and seasonal wetlands. During the monsoon, large parts…

A Look Inside the Gir National Park Ecosystem

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of India’s most distinctive dryland ecosystems. Located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, it is best known…

Gujarat’s Wildlife Sanctuaries And National Parks

Gujarat’s protected areas bring together an unusually broad range of Indian landscapes. Dry thorn forests, open grasslands, salt marshes, mangrove-lined…