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150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in India
Vilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods but now threatens native vegetation. Its rapid spread consumes groundwater and restricts grazing areas for local communities. Research indicates a significant decline in plant diversity where it has invaded. The species presents a complex ecological and economic challenge for India.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
In 1876, a thorny tree was introduced to India to fight drought, more than a century later, Prosopis Juliflora still divides…
A thorny tree species that was introduced to India in 1876 as a solution to the colonial famines continues to divide conservationists, researchers, and villagers to this day. The…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in India