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Gujarat's Forest Department Restores Rare Trees Through Seed Work

In the dry deciduous woodlands that stretch across Gujarat, a quiet campaign is underway to rescue species teetering on the edge of local extinction.…

Gujarat's Strategy Against Invasive Plants in Protected Sanctuaries

Vast stretches of dry deciduous forest, mangrove creeks, and thorny scrubland make Gujarat one of India's most ecologically varied states. Within its protected…

Wetlands and Migratory Waterfowl in the Gulf of Khambhat

The Gulf of Khambhat, also known as the Gulf of Cambay, is one of Gujarat’s most dynamic coastal landscapes. Rivers including the Narmada, Tapi, Mahi and…

Gujarat's forest department partners with railways to protect wildlife

Stretching across the western edge of India, Gujarat is home to some of the subcontinent's most iconic wildlife, from the Asiatic lion in Gir to the Indian…

Banni grasslands: ecology and livelihoods in Gujarat's dry frontier

Stretching across the flat terrain of Kutch in Gujarat, the Banni Grasslands form one of the largest and most distinctive dryland ecosystems in the Indian…

Gujarat's coastal plan to cut light pollution at sea turtle nesting beaches

Every year, between November and March, hundreds of thousands of olive ridley sea turtles crawl ashore along the 1,600-kilometre coastline of Gujarat to lay…

How Tourist Vehicles Affect Gir’s Forest Floor Fauna

Gir National Park is widely celebrated as the last stronghold of the Asiatic lion, yet its ecological importance reaches far below eye level. Beneath dry…

How Gujarat Counts Wildlife In Protected Areas

Gujarat’s protected areas support an exceptional range of wildlife, from the Asiatic lion in Gir to blackbuck, marsh crocodiles, wild asses, leopards and…

The Indian Rock Python In Gujarat’s Riverine Habitats

The Indian rock python is one of Gujarat’s most impressive reptiles, yet its presence is often less visible than that of the Asiatic lion or blackbuck. Along…

Restoring Gujarat’s Native Grasslands for the Lesser Florican

Across Gujarat’s open plains, a small ground-dwelling bird performs one of India’s most remarkable breeding displays. The male lesser florican, known locally…