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Jerdon’s Courser -A Pursuit With Hope

Post author By Rupak
Post date August 12, 2025
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Jerdon’s courser was first recorded in 1848 by Thomas C Jerdon, a British surgeon. It was thought to be extinct in 1900s untill rediscovered in 1986. Since the rediscovery in Forest department (Vineet Kumar IFS officer) and other researchers has been focused on Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary and its immediate fringes which is a crucial area for JC’s conservation.

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Kadapa Native Forest Restoration Project

Post author By Rupak
Post date May 21, 2025
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Sri Vineet Kumar IFS District Forest Officer, Kadapa Launch of “Kadapa Native Forest Restoration Project” Andhra Pradesh has launched the Kadapa Native Forest Restoration Project, a first-of-its-kind initiative focused on reviving indigenous flora in the ecologically degraded Kadapa district. Unlike traditional afforestation efforts that rely on exotic species, this project emphasises ecological restoration, biodiversity, and […]

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Artocarpus Heterophyllus: Jack of Fruits

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Post date June 12, 2024
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Know Your Species कटहल Jackfruit The cultural heritage of our country is not complete without mention of the trees. And one of the top species among such trees is Jackfruit. It’s scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus. It is the largest tree-borne fruit, ellipsoidal, length reaching up to 60 cm and weighing up to 18 kg. […]

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Grasses of Nallamala Forests- 2

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Post date April 5, 2024
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New Records and Observations of Grasses species in Nallamala forests, Eastern Ghats, India Panicum nallamalayensis A geniculately ascending grass found on stream courses; found at stream crossing near leopard forest base camp Nandyal division; inflorescence paniculate with branches bearing contracted branchlets having dense spikelets with cuspidate lower glume. – probably new to science. Digitaria nallamalayensis […]