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How citizen scientists are mapping Pune’s trees, with hopes of a greener future

MONGABAY · Stephin Thomas · Oct 30, 2026 16:53 UTC

PUNE, India — On a quiet Saturday morning, away from the usual urban rush of Pune, citizens gather at the Madhavrao Scindia Garden along the banks of the Mula River. Out on the water, two fishers quietly navigate their boat surrounding a dense forested area on the other side of the river; the cooling shade […]

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