Weeding out belief

Myth that invasive species dominate new habitats debunked

High on weed

A study traces the trajectory of Lantana in the country

Invasive ‘aliens’

Lantana camara is growing unchecked in Western Ghats, threatening the biodiversity hot spot

Fire in the mountain

Acute fodder crisis behind forest fires in Himachal Pradesh

Study offers clues on ecological gain of weeding out Lantana

Researchers look into effect of removing invasive bush in Madhya Pradesh’s critical tiger conservation site

Let the wind chase fire

Soligas of BR Hills say litter fire is the only way to salvage the sanctuary

Alien plants growing together threatening tiger habitats: Study

Multiple alien species affected soil nutrients in Kanha Tiger Reserve, put pressure on native forage plants and drove away herbivores

No return of the native

Jumbo conflict

Human-elephant conflict is rising across India. Every year nearly 400 people are killed by elephants and about 100 elephants lose their lives. …