Tag: Chipko movement
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Cutting trees in fragile hills
At a time that ecologists are re-emphasising the need to protect forests and trees, thousands of trees are being mercilessly chopped in the sensitive eco-zone of the catchment areas of the Ganga river in the Himalayan region. This is being done in the name of speeding up ill-planned construction work taken up without consulting local …
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June 24, 2018 -
What is Chipko Movement?
Not many know the original Chipko Movement dates back to the 18th century
March 26, 2018