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Guarding the last Sal forests: Gujarat's Forest Department at work

The Sal tree, with its broad canopy and deep taproots, has shaped South Gujarat for centuries. From the teak-and-Sal mixed belts near Navsari to the moist…

Jambughoda rescue center: healing Gujarat's injured wildlife

Hidden inside the rolling teak forests of central Gujarat, a modest facility has quietly become one of South Asia's most watched rehabilitation hubs. The…

Agricultural Runoff and the Quiet Decline of Gujarat's Forest Streams

Gujarat's forest streams thread through some of the most biologically rich landscapes in western India, from the dry deciduous woodlands of Gir to the moist…

Restoring Gujarat's Remote Forests With Seed-Sowing Drones

High above the arid ridges of Saurashtra and the dry deciduous belts of Kutch, a quiet revolution is taking root. The Gujarat Forest Department has begun…

The Blackbuck of Velavadar: Life on the Open Plains

Tucked inside the Gulf of Khambhat region of Gujarat, the Velavadar National Park protects one of the last strongholds of the Indian blackbuck. The park's…

Managing Visitor Behaviour at Gujarat's Marine National Park

Stretching along the southern edge of the Gulf of Kutch, the Marine National Park safeguards a remarkable mosaic of mangroves, coral reefs, and intertidal…

Small Shelters, Great Diversity in Gujarat’s Rocky Landscapes

Gujarat’s rocky outcrops can appear harsh at first glance: sun-baked stone, sparse vegetation and long periods without rain. Yet these exposed hills, ridges…

Inside Gujarat's Wildlife Rescue Operations When Monsoon Floods Hit

When the southwest monsoon unleashes its full force over western India, the rivers of Gujarat swell into broad, muddy torrents and the state's forests become a…

Indian Grey Mongoose Along Gujarat’s Forest Fringes

The Indian grey mongoose, Herpestes edwardsii, is a familiar but easily overlooked predator of western India. In Gujarat, it occupies scrubland, thorn forest,…

Gujarat's push for eco-tourism in the Purna Wildlife Sanctuary

Nestled in the lush Dang district of southern Gujarat, the Purna Wildlife Sanctuary is stepping into the spotlight as a destination for responsible travellers.…