Well! The month of February was special with the release of the budget, while the month of March focuses on another crucial aspect — Forest and Wildlife. Science Reporter has dedicated this special edition intends to shed some light on various issues related to forests and wildlife.

Forest fires pose many challenges, including threats to biodiversity and perturbance in the overall ecological equilibrium, besides socio-economic losses. Therefore, developing precautionary and evacuation strategies is the need of the hour.

Forests are deeply connected to food security in ways many people don’t realise. They provide a direct source of nutrition through fruits, nuts, leaves, and roots, which are consumed by both humans and wildlife. Forests are nature’s insurance policy against climate change” — Jadav Payeng.

The Zoo stands as one of India’s oldest and most revered zoos. As it marks this milestone, the zoo plays an important role in wildlife conservation, education, and research.

Nestled in the heart of Jaipur, the Jhalana Leopard Reserve is a praiseworthy model of urban wildlife conservation. The reserve has thrived over the years despite the difficulties posed by rapid urbanisation and expanding population.

The AGR technology developed by CSIR-IICT is a testament to the ingenuity and dedication of Indian scientists. By transforming organic waste into valuable resources, this technology offers a sustainable solution to a pressing global challenge.

To our surprise, the tree’s intricate biology reveals the phenomenon itself. It is designed to store great quantities of water in its gigantic trunk. It endures the long months of merciless drought, and the water is stored in specialised cells.

If this hidden forest were to die today, the world’s concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere would rise by 200 parts per million (ppm) — or 35 per cent — in a matter of centuries.

Given the ample scope for fishery enhancement and enclosure culture initiatives, increased efforts and projects are needed to transform Kharagpur lake into a major fish production hub for the Munger region of Bihar.

For many years, DDT was considered a “wonder molecule” that saved the lives of millions of people by eradicating catastrophic diseases such as typhus and malaria.