Kancha gachibowli forest hyderabad: Ecological stakes and the urban future The

Ecological stakes and the urban future The Kancha Gachibowli forest belongs to the Deccan scrub forest ecosystem—one of India’s most ecologically significant and under-protected landscapes. In a city already grappling with heat waves, air pollution, and groundwater depletion, further environmental loss could prove catastrophic. What Is the Kancha Gachibowli Forest? Kancha Gachibowli is one of the last remaining urban forests in Hyderabad; it is ecologically rich, inhabited by several bird species, small mammals, and reptiles, and unique rock rockforms, and it is situated in the middle of the city’s Financial District, spreading over more than 2,000 acres. Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad’s quiet forest haven, teems with life, from native deer to migratory birds. But with new development plans on the horizon, this serene stretch faces an uncertain future. Here’s why protecting it is not just about trees, but about safeguarding biodiversity, climate stability, and peaceful coexistence in a noisy city. The Supreme Court has ordered an immediate halt to the felling of trees in Telangana’s 400-acre Kancha Gachibowli Forest, a vital urban ecosystem under threat. This landmark ruling comes after relentless protests by students, environmentalists, and civil society groups. With thousands of trees already lost, the battle to save Hyderabad’s last green cover continues.