Post Cards from the Forest
The mellow coolant from Sholayar
Forest Post – March 6, 2025
Every story of every woman at the heart of the enterprise, is a symbol of hope and resilience for us…
Read MoreIn search of the Puhaari
Forest Post – November 25, 2024
Guest Blog by Maya Matthew Bamboo is etched in the cultural identity of forest-dwelling tribes of Kerala. The ornamented…
Read MoreThe Edamalayar People
Forest Post – June 9, 2022
Photo courtesy: Sushmita Mandal The Muthuvar people in the upper catchment of Chalakudy river (tributary of Periyar in Kerala) are…
Read MoreLessons in sustainability
Forest Post – January 9, 2022 – 3 Replies
Receiving the Outlook Traveller Responsible Tourism award under the category of Sustainable Leadership and Conservation got us a bit reflective….
Read MoreA HARVEST OF WINTER WILDS
Forest Post – January 9, 2022 – 2 Replies
One December morning, we take a short jeep ride from Vazhachal for a trek up Iruppupara (literally “the rock for…
Read MoreField Notes from Chimmony
Forest Post – November 6, 2021
A short trek along Choorathala trail in the regenerating buffer forests of Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary in the Karuvannur river basin…
Read MoreSend a post card!
Forest Post – September 23, 2021
A friend once suggested I send postcards to the women in these villages, to find out about a harvest season…
Read MoreThe forest floor
Forest Post – September 21, 2021
The forest floor is a signature of the canopy above. Fallen leaves, shrivelled flowers, winged seeds. The immense diversity of…
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