Shailendra Mandraik’s Book Documents 280 Plant Species in Daranghati Sanctuary
Forest guard Shailendra Mandraik’s dedication to biodiversity conservation has culminated in the release of Flora of Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary during the concluding ceremony of Wildlife Week 2026 in Shimla. The book documents nearly 280 plant species found in the sanctuary under the Sarahan Wildlife Division. Mandraik spent five to six years studying, identifying…