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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 1H 39M

Busting The Afforestation Myth: Ep 11: ft. Pradip Krishen

from From The Marginlands · host Prem & Arati

In this episode, featuring ecologist Pradip Krishen, Prem and Arati explore the restoration of ecosystems. Pradip shares his journey and insights into the importance of native plants, observation, and community involvement in restoration efforts. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in restoration projects, the impact of government policies, and the need for ecological literacy among the public. The episode emphasizes that restoration goes well beyond a "tree planting project" -- it is a relationship with the land, requiring patience and a deep understanding of local ecologies.Pradip Krishen Books:Trees of Delhi: A Field Guide https://www.amazon.in/Trees-Delhi-Fie...Jungle Trees of Central India: https://www.amazon.in/Jungle-Trees-Ce...Pradip Krishen movies:Massey Sahib: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massey_...In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Whic...Electric Moon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electri...Show Notes:5:03: A Scroll interview where Pradip talks of his beginnings, and much else: https://scroll.in/article/1077515/pra...5:03: A Caravan piece on Pradip's journey from films to the forest: Contact us:Email the PodcastArati Kumar-Rao on Instagram Prem Panicker on X (Twitter) Prem on SubstackFrom The Marginlands on Instagram

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