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Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape

Source: TPSubject: Mapping Context: The Supreme Court of India issued a landmark environmental verdict ordering a time-bound, priority eviction plan to clear massive illegal encroachments across the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape About Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape: What It Is? The Agasthyamalai ecological landscape is a highly fragile, globally recognized contiguous forest ecosystem anchored by …

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Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve

Source:  TH Context: The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to conduct a comprehensive survey of the Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve to identify encroachments and non-forestry activities. About Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: What is Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve? It is a UNESCO-designated tropical forest biosphere known for its exceptional ecological, cultural, and medicinal value. Recognized under UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves in March …

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