Hyderabad, April 1 -- A research report has highlighted the alarming impact on the surrounding areas, biodiversity, flora, and fauna if the Telangana government proceeds with clearing the 400-acre Kancha Gachibowli forest within the University of Hyderabad.

According to the Ecological Heritage report Kancha Gachibowli forest prepared by a researcher, Arun Vasireddy, if the inevitable takes place, temperature will rise from 1 to 4 degrees centigrade throughout Gachibowli and surrounding areas.

The report states that currently, Kancha Gachibowli forest is home to 233 bird species, which is double the number when compared to KBR National Park's diversity(150).

"Unlike most national parks and reserve forests, the animals are self-sustainin...