How one man protected 3 lakh acres of forest from encroachment | Girish Achar | DH Changemakers 2025

Meet Girish Achar, a Class 9 dropout turned environmental hero, who is on a mission to protect the forests of the Western Ghats. Despite threats, fake cases, and even pressure from his own family, Girish has stood firm in his fight against illegal encroachment of forest lands. His relentless effort has already helped the government reclaim 3 lakh acres of forest land, and he’s not stopping there. Girish is on a mission to save another 6 lakh acres of forest land from encroachment. He believes in repaying the debt we owe to the environment, inspired by the Constitution’s emphasis on both rights and duties Read more about Girish Achar: https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-chang... #karnataka #westernghats #forestconservation #Environment #climatechange #ProtectNature #StopDeforestation #ForestHero #SaveForests #environmentalactivist #NatureConservation #KarnatakaForests ------------ Liked the video? Tell us how we are doing in the comments section and don't forget to subscribe to our channel. Hit the Bell icon & never miss a video from Deccan Herald. For latest news, views & analysis log on to https://www.deccanherald.com/ Subscribe to our Telegram notifications: https://t.me/DeccanHeraldNews Facebook:   / deccanherald