154 new bird varieties spotted
As many as 154 new bird varieties have been spotted during the annual bird survey at the Aralam wildlife sanctuary, increasing the total number of bird species found there to 240. The three-day survey
Aralam SA
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Ecotourism at Western Ghats sites may be streamlined
Heritage tag will attract more visitors Ecotourism activities in the World Heritage Sites of the Western Ghats may be streamlined after assessing the carrying capacity of the individual sites. While inscribing the 39 serial sites of the Ghats, the World Heritage Committee has asked India to initiate “proactive responsible tourism management in anticipation of increased future visitation, and to ensure that visitation remains within the capacity of the property.”