Ramnagar, Oct. 9 -- From shrinking habitats and land-use change to human-wildlife coexistence, river conservation and the role of local communities, the future of India's natural landscapes emerged as a key concern during discussions that brought together conservationists, writers, photographers, researchers and storytellers in Jim Corbett.

The conversations explored how forests, rivers and wildlife are closely linked to the lives of communities, while also underlining the need to look beyond individual species and understand the larger ecosystems that sustain them.

These issues came into focus on the third day of the Corbett Literature Festival.

The concluding day also saw a special appearance by popular Bollywood singer Jubin Nautiya...