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Conservation as CoexistenceConservation as Coexistence

Source:  TFL Subject:  Environment Context: A recent analysis highlights that India must shift from exclusionary, top-down wildlife protection towards community-rooted conservation. The idea of “Conservation as Coexistence” has gained prominence after new evidence showed that biodiversity thrives where local communities remain active stewards. About Conservation as Coexistence: What is Conservation? Conservation refers to the sustainable …

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Phawngpui National Park

Source:  HT Context: Nearly one-ninth of Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park was affected by forest fires that originated from a jhum cultivation site in March 2025. About Phawngpui National Park: Location: Situated in southeastern Mizoram, near the Myanmar border. Known as the Blue Mountain, it is the highest peak in the state at 2,157 metres. Covers …

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