I am also observing same phenomena here in nearby Dang forest,which is northen most part of W.ghat. The whole area appears relatively barren,which once was extremely dense ! I am also witness to & heard couple of incidents of forest fire too. Fortunately new shoots are showing up & its a good sign of better future.
Coming to the image, love the entire frame of graphical nature & strategically positioned langoor breaking monotonicity of the frame .. Excellent image !