Planet earth is the only GREEN planet of the Solar system that can support life. It is indeed a gem of creation and a magnificent masterpiece of Nature, sustaining millions of life forms. Shade grown, ecofriendly coffee farms are perhaps a select few places on this planet where nature runs wild. Indian multi structured coffee […]
Snake Diversity and Conservation Inside Coffee Forests
Readers are requested to refer to our previous articles for a better understanding of the present article. Shade grown Indian coffee plantations provide the perfect natural habitat for a variety of snakes, both native and endangered. The floor of the coffee forest as well as the tall evergreen tree canopy is a fitting home for […]
A Symphony of Birds Inside Coffee Forests
Readers are requested to refer to the article COFFEE FOREST SYMBIOSIS and BIODIVERSITY IN RELATION TO COFFEE PLANTATIONS for a better understanding of the present article. Indian coffee farms are situated at high altitudes and are shade-grown under a diversified selection of forest trees. One look at these coffee forests and hidden inside the canopy […]
Monkey Chewed Coffee Beans
For almost 44 years we have been located in an area which is opposite to the Dhubare forest. It has been a common practice for monkeys over the years to come into the coffee farm and relish their taste buds by chewing coffee beans when they are ripe.