Some Indian states are called the Land of Forests due to dense forest cover, rich biodiversity, and strong forest-based ...

SHILLONG, India — Tambor Lyngdoh made his way through the fern-covered woodland — naming plants, trees, flowers, even stones — as if he were paying older family members a visit. The community leader ...

India’s connection with its forests is as ancient as its civilisation. For centuries, these forests were not merely sources of timber or shade but sacred sanctuaries of healing - living pharmacies ...

India, habitat of two of the world's most powerful cats -- the tiger and the lion -- possesses stunning landscapes that are endowed with flora and fauna. On International Forest Day in 2025, we ...

Meghalaya hosts over 125 sacred forests, vital for environmental conservation, rooted in Indigenous religious beliefs and culture. These ancient groves have been protected for centuries, serving as ...

In 2021, the village of Kodalpalli in Odisha’s Nayagarh district became one of the few places in India where the country’s landmark Forest Rights Act of 2006 (FRA) was translated into formal rights ...

Tambor Lyngdoh made his way through the fern-covered woodland — naming plants, trees, flowers, even stones — as if he were paying older family members a visit. The community leader and entrepreneur ...

This story originally appeared on Hakai and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When Sathyamurthy N. was young, his family and fellow villagers from Edayanchavadi, Tamil Nadu, India, would ...

The latest forest survey report from India suggests a slight increase in the country’s forest and tree cover in recent years. But experts say the net marginal gain masks considerable declines across ...

Alok Shukla, the youngest of eight siblings, grew up in a village in Central India. He was a nature lover from a young age. It was just a short walk to streams where he could splash around and trees ...

Spotting leopards in the wild is one of the most thrilling experiences for any wildlife enthusiast. Leopards are elusive, intelligent, and masters of camouflage, yet, there are certain forests in ...