Shivalik Hills to be declared as biosphere reserve
Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh has indicated that the Shivalik Hills could be declared as a biosphere reserve in order to protect its habitat, flora and fauna.
Chennai, Feb 17 India is focussing on sustainable use of its bio-resources and the government will establish the National Bureau for Forest Genetics in Dehradun to protect the country's forest genetic reserves.