Stories
Vultures are among the most important scavengers in Gujarat’s landscapes. By rapidly consuming animal carcasses, they reduce the spread of pathogens, recycle…
The history of forest management in Gujarat since independence reflects a wider shift in India’s environmental priorities. Forests were once managed mainly for…
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 forests form a broad ecological transition across western India. Rainfall, temperature, soil, elevation, river systems, and coastal influence create…
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,…
How Gujarat protects its coastal and marine turtle nesting sites is shaped by its long shoreline, tidal habitats, fishing economy, and varied coastal…
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Gujarat’s most distinctive protected landscapes, combining rugged hills, dry deciduous woodland, thorn scrub, seasonal…
Across Gujarat’s forests, grasslands, wetlands, scrublands, and coastal plains, birds of prey occupy an important place in the food web. Eagles patrol woodland…
The life cycle of the teak tree in Gujarat’s forests follows the rhythm of the monsoon, dry-season heat, fertile soil, and natural disturbance. Scientifically…
Gujarat’s forests are shaped by a strongly seasonal climate. Most annual rain arrives during the southwest monsoon, while the rest of the year is generally…