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The Chipko movement is a significant forest conservation initiative in India that began in the 1970s, where villagers, particularly women, protested against deforestation by hugging trees to prevent them from being cut down. It evolved into an ecofeminist movement, highlighting the role of women in environmental activism and leading to a ban on tree felling in the Himalayan regions. The movement inspired similar ecological efforts across India and continues to influence environmental conservation practices

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