forest conservation India

The rare blue pinkgill and the white shuttlecock mushroom have been recorded in Telangana for the first time, offering new and interesting clues about biodiversity and forest health.

Every year the Kerala government presents the Chief Minister’s Forest Medal for exceptional efforts by individuals who have worked for the development of the society and the conservation of the environment. This is one of the highest honours that Maari has received so far.

Delve into six hidden forests in India, like Chilapata and Tansa, where ancient heritage and rare species are endangered by modern encroachment.

In the 1970s, Kerala’s Silent Valley faced destruction from a hydroelectric project. With no internet or social media, people like poet Sugathakumari led a decade-long protest that saved the forest.

Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad’s quiet forest haven, teems with life, from native deer to migratory birds. But with new development plans on the horizon, this serene stretch faces an uncertain future. Here’s why protecting it is not just about trees, but about safeguarding biodiversity, climate stability, and peaceful coexistence in a noisy city.