Locals Blame Chirpine Trees For Forest Fires In Uttarakhand, Experts Disagree
The chirpine trees, which are often blamed for forest fires, have in fact helped in retaining the green cover of the Himalayas
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The chirpine trees, which are often blamed for forest fires, have in fact helped in retaining the green cover of the Himalayas
March 17, 2021 Amid the densely packed bustling urban settlements of Delhi and Gurugram, one would expect a jaunt far from the city to catch a glimpse of wildlife. But a new survey of the remnant Aravalli forests of Gurugram, Faridabad, and Delhi conducted in 2019 revealed that they harbour an astonishingly rich diversity of wildlife with relatively high densities of mammals in non-protected areas. Forming a critical wildlife corridor, these contiguous forests, including Mangar Bani, a sacred grove near the Gurugram-Faridabad highway, need immediate protection to ensure wildlife can thrive i...