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Khrog (Pindrow Fir)
Khrog is a keystone species, meaning it plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and balance of its ecosystem by supporting a wide var
Saryan Foundation
Jan 26, 20252 min read
Lim (Himalayan Blue Pine)
Pinus wallichiana is an early successional species. It grows rapidly and is known to stablise soils in disturbed environments.
Saryan Foundation
Jan 19, 20252 min read
Kyalbang (Deodar Cedar)
Cedrus deodara locally known as Kyalbang (in Kinnauri) and Deodar (in Hindi), is a coniferous tree endemic to the Western Himalayas.
Saryan Foundation
Jan 12, 20252 min read
The Various Pests of an Apple Tree
I discuss major pests of apple trees, the challenges posed by synthetic chemical fungicides, and the potential of natural alternatives.
Animakshi Bhushan
Jan 8, 202515 min read
Brey (Holly Oak)
Quercus baloot (Holly oak) Vernacular name: Brey (in Kinnauri) Click here to watch a short video about this species Click here to...
Saryan Foundation
Jan 5, 20252 min read
Registering your Non-Profit Organisation: Lessons from Our Journey
We receive a lot of queries from people regarding the process of registering a non-profit organisation in India under Section 8 of the...
Saryan Foundation
Dec 30, 20247 min read
Conversations and Connections: A Day at the Environmental Film Festival in Reckongpeo
Last weekend, I traveled to Kinnaur to participate in the Environmental Film Festival organised by our media partner, Zed.tells , in...
Animakshi Bhushan
Nov 30, 20246 min read
The Green Hour: Inspiring Young Minds in Kinnaur
We are thrilled to share that The Green Hour , our community outreach initiative dedicated to nurturing a love for local biodiversity...
Saryan Foundation
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Herbarium Plant Pressing Protocol
A Step-by-Step Guide for Young Botanists A herbarium is a collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific...
Saryan Foundation
Nov 18, 20245 min read
Agriculture and Climate Change
This is Part 1 of a series on Indian agriculture relevant to North India, especially Himachal Pradesh. Please follow up for more posts!...
Animakshi Bhushan
Sep 19, 202416 min read
Our experience at the 8th Global Botanic Gardens Conference
Day 1 Honoured to present the work of our young organisation at the 8th Global Botanic Gardens Conference held in Singapore this year ....
Animakshi Bhushan
Aug 22, 20243 min read
Can the Swaminathan Formula for MSP Determine Cash Crop Income Fairly?
To understand whether the farming communities of Kinnaur are adequately compensated for their crops we carried out a small data-driven...
Animakshi Bhushan
Aug 5, 20245 min read
Introducing Saryan Vigyan Foundation
My sister (Swati) and I spent a considerable part of our girlhoods in Kinnaur - one of the most remote yet most beautiful districts of...
Saryan Foundation
May 11, 20242 min read
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