Safe keeper of India's wilderness

Updated On: 05 June, 2013 10:05 AM IST | | Ruchika Kher

Ten years ago, entrepreneur Hemendra Kothari launched the Wild Life Conservation Trust to help protect India's biodiversity and threatened wilderness. On World Environment Day (WED), the eco warrior shares with The Guide the urgent need for the world to understand the immediate requirements of wildlife protection, the challenges ahead, and why an environment-friendly lifestyle promises a better tomorrow

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When most boys his age were either busy whiling away their time or hanging out with friends, nature lover Hemendra Kothari was mapping the length and breadth of forests. Even when professional responsibilities dominated his routine, he still managed to sneak some time out to visit forests, bask in the greenery, hike and trek across the country.

Hemendra Kothari