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What’s that drone over Thane doing during the lockdown? It’s saving forests

June 4, 2020 Hepzi Anthony

In Maharashtra’s urban forests, such as Yeoor forest in Thane district, drones are helping forest patrol teams detect and crack down on encroachment attempts. »

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