Tree Trouble

Why planting more trees is a lazy solution to the crisis of climate change

Afforestation appeals have become a clichéd call-to-action but such initiatives can be counterproductive and sideline the importance of savannas and grasslands.

Karishma Shelar
&
Anuja Malhotra
· Jun 05, 2022 · 11:30 am
Keeping elephants away in Karnataka – by cutting 10,000 hectares of teak trees

The state forest department believes replacing teak trees with fruit trees in tiger sanctuaries will keep elephant herds away from human habitation.

MB Maramkal
· Apr 16, 2016 · 04:30 pm
This year, Goans are being urged to hug a new Valentine – coconut trees

Citizen groups have concluded that celebration is the best way to protest the government's recent decision that the iconic coconut palm is not a tree.

Pamela D’Mello
· Feb 03, 2016 · 08:27 pm