7 months ago
Kerala’s Coastal Forests Saved by Private Purchases
Some organizations wanted to save the forests and mangroves along the coast of Kerala, India.
They bought the land where these forests are located to protect them better.
The organizations involved are World Land Trust, Apollo Tyres, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and Wildlife Trust of India.
They bought 37.16 acres of land to make sure the forests stay safe.
This is a special way to protect nature by buying the land privately.
Organizations purchased privately owned mangroves to secure and protect coastal forests in Kerala.
World Land Trust (WLT), Apollo Tyres, IFAW, and Wildlife Trust of India supported the private-purchase model.
A total of 37.16 acres of mangroves were purchased.
The goal was to better secure the mangroves and ensure their protection.
This initiative is part of efforts to conserve coastal forests in Kerala.
- Who
- World Land Trust (WLT), Apollo Tyres, IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare), Wildlife Trust of India
- What
- Purchase of privately owned mangroves to secure and protect coastal forests
- Where
- Kerala, India
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To secure and protect coastal forests and mangroves
Key facts
- Organizations Involved
- World Land Trust (WLT), Apollo Tyres, IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare), Wildlife Trust of India
- Land Purchased
- 37.16 acres of privately owned mangroves
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Purpose
- Securing and protecting coastal forests and mangroves
- Model Used
- Private-purchase model for land acquisition
Sources
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