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Content for Mains Enrichment (CME) Source: DTE In Tamil Nadu, Adivasi craftsmen create life-sized elephants from lantana, an invasive plant species in India’s forests. This initiative provides employment opportunities for the Adivasis, reduces the presence of lantana in the forest, and raises awareness about the coexistence of humans and wildlife. The project involves making …
GS Paper 3 Source: DTE Context: According to a study conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), several alien invasive plants (like Lantana Camara, Parthenium hysterophorous, Prosopis juliflora, etc) growing together can have a detrimental effect on the biodiversities in tiger habitats. Invasive species: Invasive/introduced/alien/exotic species are any non-native species that significantly …
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