India's Sacred Sandalwood forests of Marayoor under the threat of declassification and spike disease: Kerala Indian sandalwood tree is considered sacred by Sanatanis and many indigenous cultures. Distinct fragrance and medicinal qualities make it a high-value species.The Marayoor sandalwood reserve in Kerala, spread over 1,460.77 hectares, close to one-sixth the size of Kochi, is currently … Continue reading Environment News India
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Endemic Flycatchers of Western Ghats could lose 3rd of their range due to climate change: Study The Black-and-orange Flycatcher (BOF) and the Nilgiri Flycatcher (NIF), two species endemic to the Western Ghats, could suffer a loss of 31 per cent and 46 per cent of their range respectively by 2050 due to climate change, according … Continue reading Environment News India
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