FORESTS IN MEGHALAYA FACING DECLINE - INDIA

Forest in Meghalaya which is considered as sacred groves by the local Khasi tribes is on decline as it is facing the brunt of poverty, cultural change and migration. In some instances, locals are forced to sell the exotic varieties of trees and other resources.  So far 115 such “sacred groves” have been documented in the State. Locals are seeking for government intervention to inject incentive and award system to preserve the forests.
12 April
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