The sal forest is a complex ecosystem that has evolved over millennia. A favorite of woodpeckers and other creatures, the sal tree is the dominant species in a sal forest. These tall trees are very difficult to regenerate artificially, so their destruction has everlasting repercussions.
About the Authors
Mandakini Malla
Mandakini Malla is a director, producer, and cinematographer with over 20 years of industry experience. She has traveled the world, creating travel and wildlife content for television and digital platforms. She returned to her hometown of Dehradun to find a better synergy between her deep concern for the environment and wildlife in her work. When not filming, she's stomping through sal forests observing birds and wildflowers.
Sustain Team
We are a driven group of people from diverse backgrounds, bound by an abiding love for India’s natural world.
