Kumaon
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A Botanical Pilgrimage in the Kumaon Hills
In Uttarakhand, a group of scientists go looking for rare plants in order to gain insights into the distribution of moist and dry habitats in the Himalayas
Wild Vault
April Showers Bring May Flowers in Munsiyari
After a ravaging ‘fire season’ from February to May, Uttarakhand's mountains anxiously wait for the spring showers. Finally, in April, spring arrives. Rains nourish the landscape — flowers bloom, fruits ripen, and wild creatures get busy to make the most of this short, but abundant season.
Video
Giant Powerhouses: Secrets of the Himalayan Oak Forests
The banj oak forest occupies but a narrow swathe of the Western Himalayas, but it is highly valued for the variety of creatures it supports, and the multifaceted benefits it brings human residents of the region
Habitat
Insuring Frontline Forest Staff: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Deep in colonial-era archives, multiple strands of information emerge to piece together a fascinating story of The Canning Fund. That ninety-year-old insurance policy is surely something we need today
Hero
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker: A (W)holesome Guide
This sap sucking woodpecker creates multiple sap holes in trees, providing a food resource to other creatures of the forest
Species