Chipko movement

Learn about the historic Chipko Movement and how it successfully protected forests in India. Discover the courageous actions taken by activists to save the environment and be inspired to make a difference.
Pamela Singh: Chipko Tree Huggers of the Himalayas — sepiaEYE Photography Exhibition, London Photography, Chipko Movement, Eco Activist, Nottingham Contemporary, Francesca Woodman, Barbara Kruger, Still I Rise, Barbican

"I have always loved the Himalayas. I grew up in the foothills and later I traversed across many of its great landscapes and its lofty glacial peaks, lush meadows full of magical indigenous flowers and most importantly its awe inspiring trees. So when I heard about the loggers and contractors I scrambled up the mountain to see for myself as to what was happening to its endangered forests. A Himalayan woman who practiced Gandhian principles invited me to participate. She took me to her…

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The #ChipkoMovement or #ChipkoAndolan refers to a forest conservation movement. It date backs to 1730 AD in khejarli village of Rajasthan, 363 people(Bishnoi's) sacrificed their lives to save khejri trees. Read More On- https://www.facebook.com/MahendraSkills/ #GlobalWarming #SaveForest #Afforestation Conservation Movement, Forest Conservation, Chipko Movement, Forest Resources, Sustainable Management, Save Environment, Environmental Movement, Science Notes, Indian Village

The #ChipkoMovement or #ChipkoAndolan refers to a forest conservation movement. It date backs to 1730 AD in khejarli village of Rajasthan, 363 people(Bishnoi's) sacrificed their lives to save khejri trees. Read More On- https://www.facebook.com/MahendraSkills/ #GlobalWarming #SaveForest #Afforestation

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When we talk about environmentalists, Sunderlal Bahuguna comes to our mind.  He is an environmentalist, who has been part of the great movements to save nature and its gifts.  The Garhwali environmentalist is best-known as the Chipko Movement leader. Chipko Movement, Save Environment, Save Nature, Environmentalist, Solar System, Biography, Dedication, Leader, Earth

Quick Facts Name: Sunderlal Bahuguna Famous As: Environmentalist Nationality: Indian Birth Date: 9 January 1927 (Tehri, Uttarakhand) Died On: 21 May 2021 Married To: Vimla Bahuguna Awards: Jamnalal Bajaj Award (1986), Right Livelihood Award (1987), Padma Vibhushan (2009) Everyone says that the world is coming to an end. We see dirt and pollution everywhere but we do not wish to do anything about it. According to us, environmentalists are earth warriors. They are fighting for a cause! What is…

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