Environmentalists Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana have established India's first biosphere within a tiger reserve

Environmentalists Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana have established India's first biosphere within a tiger reserve

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: June 10 2024

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  • The Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB), situated within the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand, spans a 35-acre private forest initiative. 
  • This biosphere focuses on identifying and reviving rare and endangered species of native trees, transforming previously barren and degraded land by removing non-native eucalyptus trees and implementing water retention, erosion prevention, and groundwater recharge techniques.
  • Environmentalists Jai Dhar Gupta and Vijay Dhasmana have established India's first biosphere within a tiger reserve. Named the Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB), it is located in the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand.
  • This initiative continues their mission to protect and restore native ecosystems while combating threats like poaching and mining.
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