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Pine needle gathering in Himachal Pradesh

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June 23, 2022

Northern Indian villagers in Hamirpur collect pine needles to turn into eco-pellets for heating. Local entrepreneurs have built small production plants and villagers can earn money and keep forests safe from wildfires.

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