The Latest Breaking News from the Western Ghats

450 saplings belonging to Western Ghats species planted in Lalbagh

In an effort to ex situ conserve the various plant species of the Western Ghats (Sahyadris), the Horticulture Department on Tuesday planted 450 saplings belonging to 132 Western Ghats species at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The department aims to create a miniature replica of the ghats at Lalbagh with this…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Will Goa’s proposed tiger sanctuary affect Karnataka’s Mahadayi plans?

A decision by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to direct the Goa government to set up a tiger sanctuary in the Western Ghats region has evoked mixed reactions and set off a debate on its implications for Karnataka’s Mahadayi project. Some environmentalists believe that the judgement, if…

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

Activist files complaint with Lokayukta against Shivamogga officials

Alleging rampant illegal sand extraction in villages in the ecologically sensitive area of the Western Ghats, Jansangrama Parishat activist Girish Achar has filed a complaint with the Karnataka Lokayukta against the officers of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), Mines and Geology Department, Revenue Department, and the police.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

This sacred grove at Manikavu is a verdant sanctuary in Wayanad

The sacred grove of the Manikavu Sree Mahadeva temple in Wayanad under the Malabar Devaswom Board has set a model in transforming barren land into a ‘forest’ with the addition of rare endemic and threatened (RET) plant species of the Western Ghats

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Tribal settlements in Udumalpet wait endlessly for vital road link

Several hundreds of residents in a cluster of over 15 tribal settlements in the Western Ghats in Udumalpet taluk are understood to be watching with keen interest the outcome of the effort taken by the authorities in Vellore district to bring about road connectivity

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Watch thousands of fireflies glowing in the forests of Maharashtra

This is the mating season of fireflies. They are found in swarms in the forests along the Western Ghats in Maharashtra, drawing travellers to witness the visual spectacle.

The Hindu · May 27, 2023

Large swathes of rare Nilgiri martens’ habitat under threat from development: Study

Around 62 percent of the habitat of the Nilgiri marten (Martes gwatkinsii), a rare species of marten endemic to the Western Ghats, lies outside protected areas, and as a consequence, could be lost to development and agriculture, a recent study indicates. Martens are small carnivores belonging to the weasel and…

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

A break in the Western Ghats

The Palghat Gap is a corridor for both roads and railways that connect Coimbatore with Palakkad.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

Studies on migration patterns of milkweed butterflies and their feeding habits can help protect them, say researchers

Millions of Milkweed butterflies undertake a migration between the Eastern and Western Ghats in southern India, seeking refuge from the harsh summer.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023