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Conservationist Praveen Bhargav warns 4% of India’s land is protected despite 12% forest cover, citing habitat loss and illegal trade as major threats.
On October 15, 2025, wildlife conservationist Praveen Bhargav spoke in Mangaluru about threats to India’s biodiversity, highlighting that only 4% of the country’s land is protected despite 12% being forested.
He cited population estimates for key species and stressed habitat fragmentation from infrastructure projects, especially in the Western Ghats, as a major concern.
Bhargav called for smarter development planning, a specialized force to combat the illegal wildlife trade—ranked as the second-largest illicit market—and stronger legal protections for rivers, urging a broader conservation approach beyond tree preservation.
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El conservacionista Praveen Bhargav advierte que el 4% de la tierra de India está protegida a pesar del 12% de cobertura forestal, citando la pérdida de hábitat y el comercio ilegal como las principales amenazas.