Tag: forest
Forest Officials forcibly keep Tribe’s Legal Land Papers
The Baigas, an indigenous community spread across central India were, according to folklore, God’s chosen ones to carry forward the human race in India. The Baigas consider themselves to be servants of the earth and the king of the forests. The peace-loving tribe is known for its’ respect for nature,...
Trees and Men Fall in Kashmir
Timber Smuggling threatens Kashmiri forests and the lives of those who protect them.
Forest Act Does Little For Tribals
Forest tribes of Chhattisgarh wait endlessly for the government to return their land that was once forcibly taken away.
Polythene Ban? It Exists Only On Paper
Despite a ban, rampant use of polythene continues in Goa.
Flourishing Mines Devastates Farmland
Mines in Goa destroy local tribal communities’ livelihood, while benefiting a few corporations