This story focuses on often overlooked conservation heroes who play a significant role in creating and shaping the ‘natural’ world. One such person was Budhram Routia, a mahout by profession who dedicated his life to serving various state Forest Departments in India. Budhram’s journey with these departments started in 1991 when he took on the … Continue reading “Alice in Chains”: Ground Staff Heroes, Conservation Realities, and Reflecting on William Cronon’s Insights