In the 18th century, the Bishnoi ethnic group in Rajasthan initiated the first Chipko Andolan to protect trees from being cut down. Led by Amrita Devi, the locals risked their lives to save the trees on the property of the King of Jodhpur, leading to a decree banning tree cutting in Bishnoi settlements.

In 1964, Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh was established by Chandi Prasad Bhatt in Chamoli Gopeshwar, aiming to set up small industries using forest resources, leading to the foundation of the Chipko movement.

Devastating floods occurred in July 1970 in the Garhwal Himalayas due to reckless deforestation, leading to a major landslide blocking the Alaknanda River and affecting a vast area downstream.

In April 1973, about a hundred villagers and workers confronted lumbermen at village Mandal by beating drums and shouting slogans, forcing the contractors to retreat. This marked the first confrontation of the Chipko Movement.

Sunderlal Bahuguna led a protest similar to the Chipko Movement on October 25, 1973 in the Himalayan regions.

On March 25, 1974, in Reni village, Gaura Devi and 27 village women hugged trees to prevent them from being felled by loggers. This act of non-violent resistance marked the beginning of the Chipko Movement, a significant environmental protest in India.

The Chipko movement was a socio-ecological revolution where activists in the Kumaon region of India protested against deforestation and won control of forest resources from bureaucratic control. It inspired similar movements in other states and led to the conservation of trees in various regions.

In June 1974, due to local opposition, contractors retreated from Phata forest after a stand-off that lasted a few days. Villagers formed a vigil group to protect the trees, leading to a successful outcome.

In 1975, government officials tried to clear forests in Reni village by arranging meetings and compensation for male villagers, but the women, led by Gauradevi, resisted by hugging the trees. The Chipko movement successfully preserved forests in the region through women-led actions and international support.

In 1977, women in another area tied sacred threads, called Rakhi, around trees marked for felling, symbolizing a bond to protect the trees. This protest showcased the deep connection between environmental conservation and cultural traditions.

In 1978, Dhoom Singh Negi led the Chipko Movement in Tehri Garhwal district to protest the auctioning of the forest. Local women tied sacred threads around the trees and read Bhagavadgita to protect them.

In 1980, Sunderlal Bahuguna achieved a major success by appealing to Indira Gandhi to stop felling trees, leading to a 15-year ban on commercial cutting of trees in Uttarakhand Himalayas.

In 1982, Chandi Prasad Bhatt, a key figure in the Chipko movement, was honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his significant contributions to environmental activism and conservation.

Inspired by the Chipko movement, the Appiko movement in Karnataka state of India successfully halted tree felling in the Western Ghats and Vindhyas regions. It showcased the power of grassroots activism in environmental conservation.

Study conducted by Jain, Shobita focusing on the involvement of women in the Chipko Movement in Uttar Pradesh.

Research by Shiva, Vandana and J. Bandyopadhyay discussing the development, organization, and consequences of the Chipko Movement.

A chapter in the book 'Gandhi Today' by Mark Shepard discussing the act of tree hugging and its connection to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

A book by Thomas Weber narrating the story of the Chipko movement and its significance.

A chapter in Vandana Shiva's book 'Ecology and the Politics of Survival' focusing on the Chipko movement and conflicts over natural resources in India.

In 1994, Pamela Singh captured the essence of the Chipko Movement through a photograph titled 'Chipko Tree Huggers of the Himalayas.'

A book by Haripriya Rangan exploring the Chipko movement's significance in Himalayan history and mythology.

The Chipko movement in the Kumaon region of India took on a radical tone by aligning with the movement for a separate Uttarakhand state. This eventually led to the creation of Uttarakhand as a separate state in 2001.

In 2004, Chipko protests were reignited in response to the lifting of the logging ban in Himachal Pradesh, although the efforts were unsuccessful in reinstating the ban.

In 2009, Sunderlal Bahuguna, another influential leader of the Chipko movement, was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, one of India's highest civilian awards, in recognition of his lifelong dedication to environmental protection and social activism.

Following the legacy of the Chipko movement, a conservation initiative was sparked in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, to save century-old trees from rapid deforestation. The campaign aimed to protect the environment and preserve the green cover in the region.

On the 45th anniversary of the Chipko movement, Google commemorated the conservation initiative with a special Google Doodle. This highlighted the global impact and significance of the movement in promoting environmental awareness and activism.

Essay by Mallick, Krishna included in the book 'Environmental Movements of India' which covers the Chipko Movement along with other environmental movements.