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The farmers fighting for India's forests

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Sijo Jose
May 21, 2021

Deforestation is a bitter reality in today's world. In India's western Maharashtra region, a local organization has flipped the scenario and are incentivizing farmers to plant trees and contribute to local forest cover.

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