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South India's vanishing rain forests, the
Western Ghats (hill ranges running parallel to the south-west coast
of peninsular India) are an area of exceptional biological, cultural
diversity and conservation interest. This unique treasure trove -
home to a fascinating array of flora and fauna, indigenous people,
ancient forts and monuments etc. is facing the wrath of uncontrolled
development. Buckling under modern pressures -
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mining, dams, timber felling- this pristine natural area
is fast depleting. Threatened to extinction, the rain forests of
Southern India are in a dilapidated state. The Adventurers have
taken up various initiatives in the past to endear people to these
fast depleting rain forests. A massive initiative to save the rain
forests of the Western Ghats has been launched by The
Adventurers
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