Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Green Corridor & Fruit Trees to Protect Barekuri Gibbons
Imagine a small village called Barekuri where special monkeys called Hoolock Gibbons live.
These monkeys are like India's only apes and are in danger.
The people in Barekuri are helping them!
They're building a 'green corridor,' like a bridge of trees, to connect the monkeys to a safe forest.
They're also planting lots of fruit trees because the monkeys like to eat fruit.
The local leaders are helping too, giving the villagers trees to plant.
The goal is to help these monkeys stay safe and have plenty to eat so they can live a long time.
Tinsukia DC launched initiatives to protect Hoolock Gibbons in Barekuri on World Environment Day.
Projects include a green corridor and fruit tree plantation to ensure the gibbons' survival.
Barekuri village has gained national recognition for its community-led conservation efforts.
The initiatives aim to connect gibbon populations and address dietary needs.
5,000 fruit tree saplings were distributed to villagers as part of the project.
- Who
- Tinsukia DC, villagers, and conservationists.
- What
- Green corridor and fruit tree plantation initiatives.
- When
- On World Environment Day
- Where
- Barekuri village, Tinsukia district, Assam, India
- Why
- To ensure the long-term survival of Hoolock Gibbons.
- Location
- Tinsukia district, Assam
- Target Species
- Hoolock Gibbons
- Event Date
- World Environment Day
- Initiatives
- Green corridor and fruit tree plantation
- Focus Area
- Barekuri village, India
- Gibbon Status
- Endangered by IUCN