News Headline
Similipal forest fires put Odisha’s Lodha tribe in jeopardy
Source
Down to Earth
Publication Date
2021-03-10
Forest fires have been ravaging the Simlipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district for over a fortnight. The rich flora and fauna are facing impending danger as the fire entered the core areas recently. However, several tribal communities around the periphery areas of Simlipal are worried as they rely on the forests to earn their living.