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India’s first grass conservatory inaugurated in Ranikhet: Uttarakhand A grass conservatory spread across 2 acres and having 90 species of grass, which the Uttarakhand forest department claims to be the first of its kind in the country, was opened in Ranikhet on Sunday for the public. The germplasm conservation centre – built by the research wing of the forest department … Continue reading Environment News India

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India's First Dugong conservation reserve in Palk Bay: T.N. The Tamil Nadu government plans to set up India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in the Palk Bay. Dugong, commonly known as sea cows, survive on seagrass that is found in the area. The reserve will cover over 500 sq km, said Supriya Sahu, Principal Secretary Environment … Continue reading Environment News India