BAHAR DUTT
conservation biologist • environmental journalist • author
 
 
 
RESEARCH
Commissioned by Kalpavriksh
Makaibari- A tea estate for
conservation
 

This case study documents the management practices of a unique
tea estate located in Darjeeling, India that has more land under
forest than tea. Several community based initiatives have been
undertaken , along with biodynamic methods of growing tea and
the management believes that it is these practices that contribute to
producing the special organic tea of Makaibari.

The research paper was used for IUCN directory on Community
conserved areas in India.

 
 
 
 
 
RESEARCH REPORTS
 
KALPAVRIKSH
Makaibari - A tea estate for conservation
 
 
 
 
BAHAR DUTT

Conservation Biologist
Environment Journalist
Author