(279) Gavi Forest Area - Kerala - India

Gavi Forest is an evolving Eco-Tourism destination that has found the delicate balance between development and conservation, a project of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation located in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.
The Gavi division serves as a conservation centre for the wild and domesticated orchids and ferns of the western ghats. This division supports tropical evergreen forests having indegenious species. This beautiful forest is part of the Periyar Tiger Reserve and covering a part of the large, continuous forest from Thekkady to Agasthyarkoodam forests in Trivandrum district.
Gavi has a variety of more than 200 birds and over 35 mammals. Some of these birds are: White Bellied Fishing Eagle, Blue Winged Parakeet, Malabar Whistling Thrush, White Shouldered Kite, Ccrested sSerpent Eagle, Forest Eagle Owl, Bulbuls, Kingfishers and more.
The mammals include Elephant, Tiger, Indian Giant Squirrel, Jungle Cat, Sloth Bear, Nilgiri Tahr and Barking Dear among others. Gavi is also a home to over 150 species of butterflies and 40 species of reptiles. The forest also has 140 species of orchids and 170 species of grass. Metal tree tags are used to mark trees and plants for educational purposes and tracking. Making educational efforts part of the tourism experience, thus raising awareness about conservation among visitors.
The Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) has set up three log houses made of acacia wood on the banks of the Gavi dam reservoir. The log houses offer stunning views of the mist-covered green mountains and the serene Gavi Lake, which attracts wildlife such as elephants. They offer not just a getaway, but a lesson in the importance of preserving the natural world.
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[@himaliscreation]

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[@safeenaslivingworld1904]

Thanks for watching 💐

[@friendrejoicehappyness]

Too clean environment 👍

[@safeenaslivingworld1904]

mm...it is...😊👍

[@friendrejoicehappyness]

Cherry?

[@safeenaslivingworld1904]

its Scramberry aka Lubica Fruit 🙂

[@friendrejoicehappyness]

@@safeenaslivingworld1904 ohh, understood, coffee seeds inside that. Are u native of Kerala

[@safeenaslivingworld1904]

@@friendrejoicehappyness Nope..These berries can be eaten raw or can be used for squash ,jam, Wine etc... & for medicinal usage which am not sure...(Sorry..don't wish to disclose🙏)