Sarhul, literally “worship of the Sal tree”, is among the most revered Adivasi festivals. It is rooted in nature worship and ...

“While the sal [Shorea robusta] trees can be harvested ... Meanwhile, in the hills, the pines were causing similar problems. Pine trees in Nepal’s Palpa. Image by Abhaya Raj Joshi.

Rhinos can often be seen grazing in these grasslands or resting under the shade of sal trees. Peacocks dance in the forest, ...

See All Key Ideas CHITWAN, Nepal — One of Nepal ... The proposed area is home to more than 2,000 trees and shrubs, including slow-growing species such as sal (Shorea robusta), which take ...