Forests

Kashmir’s forest cover has perpetually remained under stress for climatic and economic reasons. It has taken a huge hit for security reasons as well. This section offers detailed reportage about the various facets of the green cover that is so vital for the fragile ecology of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Tethwan: A depleting treasure

Forests Kashmir Life - 9:28 am February 6, 2012

Kashmir is losing its rich biodiversity to unplanned development, however, a programme by KU’s botany department is helping revive some medicinal plants. Baseera Rafiquee...

Straining Forests

Forests Kashmir Life - 9:00 am October 19, 2015

From once a self-sufficient timber producer to a major importer, Kashmir’s forest tale has many chapters written in red. Shakir Mir reports the gulf...