ConservationDecember 1, 2018
Sacred Groves: An Ancient Tradition of Nature Conservation
Indian villagers are reviving an ancient tradition to enjoy the ecological benefits it confers
Stories by Madhav Gadgil
Madhav Gadgil founded the Center for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, India. His research helped to establish the country's first biosphere reserve in the Nilgiri Mountains. He has received many awards, including the Padma Bhushan and the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.