In India’s Kodagu Model Forest, ancient sacred groves are preserving #biodiversity and reconnecting the next generation to the land. 🌳

With temple committees guiding protection and local leaders taking initiative, these groves shelter rare fungi, birds, and endemic species. But the biggest challenge? Bringing #youth back to agriculture and #conservation.

Hear from Guddappa Devagiri, Dean at the College of Forestry Ponnampet, on how they’re doing just that.

🎥 With thanks to Regional Model Forest Network Asia | @recoftc

🌍 Discover how communities are leading the way at Forests, People, Planet at the International Model Forest Network (@modelforest) Global Forum 2025
📅 27 May | Free Global Event
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