hello welcome to eco a sustainability magazine that puts the focus on innovations and solutions that help you make an informed choice to live a better tomorrow every week we bring you ideas from across india and go to and the stories of the people who make them possible. coming to you from mumbai in india over the next 30 minutes the public conservation facility in goa is creating a platform for scientists to study the region's biodiversity and to have a small village in geologist tom celebrate spend a girl child was born. and how an artist is using leaves no highlight the need for environment protection. but 1st let's stick to india's best and cuts also called the country's good even the mountain range and its ecosystem is one of the hotspots of biological diversity in the world but an increase in human activity

division like mine has had a victim and some if it's a conservation facility is not only helping ecologists and by life biologists to carry out long term monitoring in the region but also enticing tourists to understand and appreciate the treasures of nature feel weak a shining. bridge between the tri state boundaries of goa are not a crime are awestruck lies an incredibly rich biodiversity hotspot. home to tigers leopards and schools of other threatened species. it's silence broken only by the constant hum of secada as. food.

region abundant not only in a vast diversity of life forms but one also rich in minerals a dangerous quality for forestry in as it makes it a huge draw for the mining industry. these forests have you know a large piece of land in fact a lot of large portions of land which are not secure which are not it norman forests but. in private ownership and there was 16 land which was very crucial because it was you know the birthplace of almost 6 or 7 waterfalls and was . mining. mining in india is open. on. mining.

in absolutely the. 21 of the time decided to start reaching out to people and his quest led him to others who believed in the same idea and to the region it was time to see before assist one jelena was to earn the trust of the villagers who lived in the forests the ones who would have benefited the most from the mining industry. in villages. because that is supposed to be the. truth and you know being asked questions about. jobs. you know. and we would keep telling them that you know this.

can be exhausted that is when the idea of eco tourism took seed. completely. they were going on that you know. we decided we would do something that will not. support the local community. and. the beginning of the story. today on the results operates 2 facilities. and the company owns and protects about $700.00 acres of forest land in the western ghats in keeping with the principle of minimal interference. resorts themselves take up only 3 acres on this sprawling property another 15 acres are used for nature trails the rest of the forest is strictly protected and only researchers are

allowed access. the land also acts as a wildlife corps dog connecting beam go to wildlife sanctuary in karnataka to mother the wildlife sanctuary and to reserve forest areas in maharashtra. it's unknown because we are doing a constant. but almost 56 years now we know what is the time. when is the time when the females from that area come to. the resorts only employed local villagers who are then trained in various departments. like the way. the camera trap expert. started here he knew nothing about species protection. they were the focus that are currently focused on and study camera trapping in

birding birding involves spotting and identifying bugs and chemical trapping involves collecting data identifying the animal and taking its photographs. at last check the results support 120 families directly and more than 300 families indirectly in this region empowering communities has also meant questioning egil traditions and overthrowing entrenched prejudices. 15 years after it began operations struck macumba has not only protected vital forests but has also clubbed poaching provided livelihoods and saved the catchment areas of 2 important tributaries of the mother a river but challenges continue to crop up. the current process of monoculture plantations is at its worst. completely cut down no and

rubber is being planted this not only causes a situation and can cause anything from flash floods to you know large scale the forestation. and water shortage but we're losing these forest and can never be replaced the next 2 since in its new form. water does not come from the tap it comes from the forest. this as soon as possible as many people understand is change this is what we need to tell people and this is what our communities and our teams over here. are engaging the people to tell them that. now the western guard still have all good forests which is one of the reasons why they had a biodiversity hotspot but this is

a very in 28 of the world lost 3900000 hectares of all court forests our next explainer will help you understand what this number means. these seemingly impenetrable forests offers a glimpse of how wild environments can thrive when human interference is minimal. they're known as primary or old growth forests. are old growth forests and how many of them still exist today. a forest area is called old growth when it has remained unaffected by human activity for a long period of time. the oldest trees in these forests have been around for more than a 1000 years like the famous 10 in my u.t. or lot of the forest which is new zealand's biggest curry tree. complex natural

systems like water and carbon cycles are seen in old growth forests simply cannot be replicated elsewhere. these trees capture vast amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere according to scientists 30 to 70 percent more than other forests banters global carbon sinks by locking up carbon they play a pivotal role in combating climate change. old growth forests are an invaluable source of fresh water and aid in the retention of think organic soil. today old growth forests make up about one 3rd of the world's woodlands but only between 12 and 22 percent of those forests are protected. one thinks forests a log they can never grow by. the same way what replaces them are usually 2nd reforest. these younger regenerated counterparts fall short of delivering the full suite of benefits provided by the old growth forests. that include

supporting their unique and endangered inhabitants. not sense old growth forests or nonrenewable resource like fossil fuels. if we lose the last major blocks of all growth forests the consequences will be devastating for biodiversity across the planet. now with more and more. cities in india closing in on what was once the home of white animals on the outskirts of mumbai for example sightings have become very common in germany too seems to be facing a similar issue with a population of wolves rising. earlier this year estimates suggested that there are $73.00 facts in the country farmers who are often the 1st responders in the conflicts with wolves with their cattle being taken out in the fix and looking to the government and environmentalists for some. problems. it might seem

strange to think of wolves in germany but there are an estimated $300.00 just imprint in the state surrounding berlin they usually hunted dusk or at night silently and in packs and their number is growing. famines are all too aware of the problem the wolves don't only hunt wild animals but also livestock out on the fields and that is taking its toll financially for brandon farmer you're going friends of the walls are causing so much trouble he's worried about his livelihood. and i think the wolves are getting smarter. we have a feeling that they're going into the herd chasing them and separating you can from the. the last 30 cards last year compensation is only given if it can be proven that a wolf is to blame it's tricky when the car just disappears or if it's stillborn

because the mother was under stress farmers a supposed to use fencing but that's expensive. and the state authorities in brandenburg have responded to the farmer's plight they have authorized hunters to shoot wolves if as on friends as farm they have repeatedly attacked livestock or a human being your animal conservationists are concerned stefan who has been observing a pack of wolves in his area for years and is convinced the situation isn't that dramatic as long as the wolf isn't looting with food it will avoid humans. of course it was here that you see these fresh wolf tracks only a few hours old in 9 years i've only seen 15 or 6 times they're usually very shy way just observe us i imagine. wolves are most commonly cited with the help of camera traps. of the does the owner of the thing turn because he had the camera

with it's a black flash so he can't see it he's where it. says walls should be allowed to live in brandenburg there is no need to authorize shooting them it's just scaremongering. these 3 wonders that this is an endangered species the few worlds we have are going to wildly multiply up to 30 percent a year ago i can't listen to this argument anymore we barely have $1000.00 wolves in germany. the branch of the hunting association says that is still too many it says such a large predator has no place in an area where there are lots of farms it wants to see shooting quotas and more freedom to decide when a wolf is to be shot some hunters say just a single pack in any one area would be enough i fear a 50 euro or one pack is about $4.00 to $6.00 animals they can live sustainably or

they can rear their young navajo it's rare to everyone if you want to see more worlds go to the zoo. getting everyone on the same page is going to be a challenge. but amid the bitter disputes between hunters farmers and animal rights groups is still quite hopeful that wolves do have a future in germany the right of a mob and was willing to work together until it's better off. working with the hunting community like this is groundbreaking. every time you just get resistance down the wall shoot the mortars and i just shake my head coming. walls were driven out of the country 150 years ago reintegration the animals in modern day germany despite the difficulties is a task only humans can do. shifting focus now there's a village in the north indian state of just planting the plants 111 trees every

time a good child is born now this is extremely significant not only because the villagers are envisioning a green a planet but also because that august time has been one of the worst performing states in the country when it comes to 6 feet short of the number of good compared to everything 1000 boys how did this mindset change because a clear set of. these trees have a very special significance specifically in one of the assistants and all the articles in this village. the tree supercenter nice and not a symbol of theirs to mission they are now held in a spot of the local community. they . yelled at. me

made me. want to say. that how much they don't kill a given all goes up by a village have trees in their names but this is not the case in the rest of country . they were planted by my mother so they are very special to me i want to them every day. i die of tread on my trees as i do with my brother to celebrate them brother sister festivity and home made by a good i.q. my trees are just like my brother's statement that cuba has. become planting trees for cause after he lost his own daughter in 2006 when she was 16. our debt illustrated to him how little a girl's life is what indians are just on street.

this memorial is to my daughter karen who died of dehydration some of the man. in her memory we started planting trees on her birthday. i'm going with what they've got every time we see her memory and it gives energy and inspiration to do good deeds that i felt that i got. to the bought off for girl used to be under can use the girls 1st seen by their families as a financial burden primarily due to their traditional obligation to be a dowry they were not suitable for walking in the fields rarely sent to attend school and were instead married off in rural areas of india very tough infections and other illnesses some girls was and is sconce because lehi. unlike today a shocking number of baby cousin p. planted he used to die under mysterious circumstances. mother remembers very

clearly how concerned are just a decade ago. in times past the parents used to be unhappy even they had a baby because girls could not study or get a job they would face problems they would be had as by their in-laws but now things have change to do the girls can stand on their own feet and refuse to be dictated to. and they're probably wild was the mayor of his village when his daughter died he was solved to bring about widespread changes including in the mentality of his neighbors since then every newborn baby girl has been given on account comprising donations and government grants and return the parents undertake to send their daughters to school to wait until they are over 20 before marrying them off and to plant 111 trees on a new slant. this

means the protection of our daughters water trees better land and wildlife and we provide nature based employment to the villagers that will need. to do their part of a baby girl and preplan tree is considered a blessing for the parents the free. it's and for the environment. and other villages the notion of course attending school is far from normal a school teacher should pass when he tells us. why wouldn't it be obvious that city but i have seen in this village that the opportunities given to girls are immense the girls are given priority here and they participate in all kinds of activities whether in home or at school one will have to get back to work day was going to have to call me away. and become imitative to granting idea has not become popular outside the plan to use her and has been about to buy 150 villages in people on 3 locals have added 300 tonnes and treats turning ground in london to

a flourishing forest in honor of the village. and the humble leaf we use to create masterpieces of intricate art about it for yes a spanish artist got some delicate miniature words from ordinary lives to draw attention to his and by better message. they so much to discover in a single tiny leaf. these filigree most to pieces were handmade by spanish artist load em so money why didn't. he cut them into leaves harvested from trees and bushes. from mr. bush when i go into the forest more than anything it's just that i'm looking for peace and quiet. today i think this is where my

creativity really gets flowing in the movie on a much relieved. and spring so money where to go searching through the forests of his home province guadalajara for just the right. technical draftsmen by trade he lives with his family in a village about 75 kilometers north east of madrid. their house doubles as a gallery for his art is central theme is nature and people's bond with it. is especially drawn to working with the materials nature provides him. the perfect leaf doesn't exist. leaves grow in nature and they've undergone a process of evolution. but it's precisely their imperfection that in my view makes

them perfect. these works give little hint of the time effort and dedication that's gone into them. their own presses the fresh leaves and lets them dry for a few days. police have to be dry enough that cuts discolor and yet most enough not to crumble. the image sensor is attached to the leaf with fixative then he carefully works his way around with a scalpel cut by cut. i was inspired when i watched a caterpillar eating its way through a leaf. young man gave me the idea to cut my own designs into leaves. over time i learned more and more and developed my own technique. depending on the design it can take lorenzo did on several days to finish the cutting into the almost meditative work. 13 years ago to run still

worked in construction when he lost his job is hit him hard but then he discovered his artistic bent. he started out painting in oils and later began his leave carvings. for him his has been a journey of self-expression. is a see one side of belief is turn to the light. on the other stays in shape you know the there's a similarity there to us humans on the. one side of us is visible the other is not . a hard thing when i work on a lead i'm in touch with a side of me that isn't visible. i suppose you could call it the subconscious mind . quite

a few things became clear to me and my talent which i'd never recognized before came to light. today that ends a man who had it on makes a living as an artist. his works up published in design blogs the international press magazines and books. but it's also in demand with companies for green media campaigns leaves cleanse the air of carbon dioxide and produce oxygen making them an ideal symbol for a healthy environment put it on sustainability and green ethics are very important . what i want to express is that human beings original bond with nature. today we've lost that sense of connection. and so not only if we humans manage to see ourselves as a part of nature that we can learn to respect our environment again. if they

carefully preserved his odd legs can survive 10 years or more bots like nature itself they too citrate fortunately neurons a month i did on keeps turning out new lives of us. i hope you enjoyed today's episode we bring you many more solutions next week each one taking us one step closer to a sustainable future good bye and have a wonderful week. be

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