Largest and oldest hand-planted forests in the world (4K Aerial View) | ibnebatutapk

Changa Manga is known as "one of the oldest hand-planted forests in the world". The forest is home to 14 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, six species of reptiles, two species of amphibians and 27 species of insects. Thus, other than producing timber for the local industry, the forest also serves as an important wildlife reserve. The plantation of this wildlife reserve began in 1866. Between 1871 and 1872, Mr. B. Ribbentrop, who was the Inspector General of Forests in British India, studied the forest area of Changa Manga and identified the regions where long rooted bar trees could be planted. Forest harvesting began in Changa Manga in 1881 as the full growth of the forest took around fifteen years. The name “Changa Manga” has a very unique history. It is actually based on folklore, the story about two brothers, known by the names of Changa and Manga. According to the tale, they were outlaws who used this dense man-made forest as a shelter to escape the law-enforcement authorities. They were a constant source of terror and remained quite popular among locals even after police caught them, which is why the forest site was named after these two dacoits. Subscribe Us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1lrWpRnuB4 Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ibnebatutapk/videos/305941678232679