Author: CSMVS
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation
Year: 2024
Pages: 111
ISBN: 978-81-957115-8-1
Source: Received from Cyrus Guzder
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Forest
Keyword: Aarey Forest, SGNP
Shelf: C7R4
Accession No: B1514
Contents: Foreword Introduction A Forest in the City: Living within Sanjay Gandhi National Park/ Aarey Colony in Mumbai Programmes Acknowledgements
Abstract: This paper examines the unique experience of living within Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Aarey Colony, often called the city’s “green lungs.” Despite being surrounded by dense urbanization, residents live alongside diverse wildlife, including leopards and monkeys, within lush forests and serene lakes. The paper discusses the historical and environmental importance of these areas, the impact of urban development on biodiversity, and the challenges of coexisting with nature. It highlights conservation efforts, community programs, and the evolving human-wildlife relationship, offering insights into urban planning and the need to preserve green spaces in growing cities.