Many tree species endemic to the Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) area are under severe threat with the plantations widely pruning the branches for the cardamom crop to get direct sunlight. The CHR area of ...

Mahesh Kumar from Palakkad used to regularly call a nursery owner in Kattapana asking for cardamom rhizomes. The nursery ...

Idukki: After the revenue department issued the tree cutting order last October, tree felling was rampant in Cardamom Hills Reserve (CHR) lands in Idukki. Environmentalists fear this will cause ...

Nearly 1,000 indigenous trees that grew naturally were felled from the Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) area at Uchilukuth, near Pethotty, in Santhanpara in Idukki. Suni P.A., forest officer for the ...

Question: What strategies are most appropriate for restoring tree seedling recruitment whilst avoiding the spread of invasive plant species in high conservation value tropical forests disturbed by ...

Rachel Saunders has developed hundreds of recipes over the years simply by flavoring her jams with different herbs and spices. To vary the pear jam here, for example, add a split vanilla bean or a ...

An enticing addition to several foods and beverages, cardamom complements sweet and savory dishes alike. Although not as popular as cinnamon or ginger, this versatile spice is beloved for its ...