FORESTRY NEWS INDIA: February 2011

UTHOR'S: Gerard Bodeker Chair, K.K.S.Bhat , Jeffrey Burley and Paul Vantomme
PUBLISHER: Daya Publishing House
ISBN: 9788170353942
YEAR: 1997-FAO (First Edition), 2005 (First Indian Edition)
PAGES: 158
SIZE: 22 X 29 X 1cm.
BINDING: Hard
LANGUAGE: English

ABOUT THE BOOK: This volume is a collection of papers by experts in medicinal plants, presented to help clarify the many policy and technical issues associated with the conservation, use, production and trade of medicinal plants. The publication draws attention to the huge contribution of medicinal plants to traditional and modern health care system. It also alerts readers on the many problems and challenges facing their sustainable development. Subjects covered include assessment and management of the medicinal plant resource base; best harvesting and processing practices; trade issues; and intellectual property rights regarding traditional medicines of indigenous peoples. This documents will help raise awareness of medicinal plants as an important forest resource and will help ensure that medicinal plants are adequately included in forest conservation and utilization programmes.

http://cgi.ebay.in/Medicinal-Plants-Forest-Conservation-and-Health-Car-/320656695311

Mangrove Ecotours and Conservation
Rachel Rivera | February 17, 2011

http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/lifeandtimes/mangrove-ecotours-and-conservation/423238

Don't log out the forest

Malaysia

Sun
Thursday 17th February, 2011
(Source: The Star)

http://story.malaysiasun.com/index.php/ct/9/cid/ed68ecccb9e5520c/id/43029124/ht/Don&rsquot-log-out-the-forest/

16 02 2011

Nitin Desai: Public land for private ends

Efficient land markets require rational management of public land

Nitin Desai / February 17, 2011, 0:32 IST

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/nitin-desai-public-land-for-private-ends/425382/

China

and India increase forest carbon stocks, Brazil sees 0.5% per year drop

http://www.climate-connect.co.uk/Home/?q=node/304

Forest rights, burning bright

http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/15195533/Forest-rights-burning-bright.html?h=B

'Expand protected areas to save tigers'

TNN, Feb 16, 2011, 01.21am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Expand-protected-areas-to-save-tigers/articleshow/7504772.cms

Maoists , poachers behind decrease in tiger numbers in Jharkhand : Forest officials

From ANI

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/425126.php

Bamboo longs for freedom from permit raj

Published: Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011, 10:27 IST
By Bosky Khanna | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bamboo-longs-for-freedom-from-permit-raj_1508611

House of bamboo

Business Standard | 2011-02-16 10:01:00

http://www.sify.com/finance/house-of-bamboo-news-analysis-lcqkbPhajjj.html

State leads in providing land to forest-dwellers

http://www.pragativadi.com/100211/local3.htm

'Green hurdles for 16 coal blocks cleared'

TNN, Feb 16, 2011, 03.06am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Green-hurdles-for-16-coal-blocks-cleared/articleshow/7503934.cms

Jindal Steel wins MoEF nod for mill

http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/16001228/Jindal-Steel-wins-MoEF-nod-for.html?atype=tp

Three more elephant deaths in Similipal reserve

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Three-more-elephant-deaths-in-Similipal-reserve/750689

Thursday, February 17, 2011

IN NEWS (February 14 & 15, 2011)

15 02 2011

Centre's circular anti-tribal: Brinda

P. Sridhar

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/15/stories/2011021554881500.htm

Forest rights act under scrutiny

Author(s): Kumar Sambhav S...

Issue: Feb 15, 2011

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/32957

MoEF eases forest clearance

Amitabh Sinha

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/moef-eases-forest-clearance/749070/

Will tigress be collared before being released?

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN, Feb 15, 2011, 04.51am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Will-tigress-be-collared-before-being-released/articleshow/7498092.cms

Certification Today: If a Tree Falls in a Forest and it’s not Certified...

February 14, 2011 3:32 PM | Categories: Guest Posts, Certification

http://www.spendmatters.com/index.cfm/2011/2/14/Certification-Today-If-a-Tree-Falls-in-a-Forest-and-its-not-Certified

WWF trio still captive

TNN, Feb 15, 2011, 12.28am IST

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/WWF-trio-still-captive/articleshow/7498066.cms

India

pledges to protect cat-crazy rainforest
Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com
February 14, 2011

http://news.mongabay.com/2011/0214-hance_cats_india.html

Heart Wood Borer: A Potential Threat to Sal Forest in Nepal

By Hem Raj Bist - 2/13/2011

http://www.forestrynepal.org/article/1918/5000

15 FEB, 2011, 10.53AM IST,IANS

Obama sets sights on India, China to revive US economy

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/obama-sets-sights-on-india-china-to-revive-us-economy/articleshow/7499805.cms

14 02 2011

Rise in tiger population causes man-big tiger conflict

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
Jim Corbett, February 14, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Rise-in-tiger-population-causes-man-big-tiger-conflict/H1-Article1-662205.aspx

India

’s tribal calculus

The key lies in harmonizing regulation, crisper rules and more political autonomy for Adivasi communities

http://www.livemint.com/2011/02/13204232/India8217s-tribal-calculus.html

Govt welfare package for Joypur rainforest

RIPUNJOY DAS

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110214/jsp/northeast/story_13577421.jsp

Lafarge mining site in Meghalaya lies in forest area: Govt

On Friday 11 February 2011, 8:26 PM

http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/Lafarge-mining-site-Meghalaya-pti-4080547527.html?x=0

Sunday, February 13, 2011

IN NEWS (February 13, 2011)

Green India Mission likely to boost BDP

Radheshyam Jadhav, TNN, Feb 13, 2011, 05.52am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Green-India-Mission-likely-to-boost-BDP/articleshow/7484461.cms

Surajbari creek blockage: HC seeks explanation

TNN, Feb 13, 2011, 04.04am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Surajbari-creek-blockage-HC-seeks-explanation/articleshow/7485342.cms

Use of banned drug is grave threat to vultures: Ornithologists

Published: Sunday, Feb 13, 2011, 15:17 IST
Place: Coimbatore | Agency: PTI

http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_use-of-banned-drug-is-grave-threat-to-vultures-ornithologists_1507256

Forest officials rescue 39 smuggled tortoises in Nainital

2011-02-13 15:10:00

http://www.sify.com/news/forest-officials-rescue-39-smuggled-tortoises-in-nainital-news-national-lcnpkoibgfi.html

Jumbo expert slams abduction

- No headway in negotiations over release of WWF volunteers yet

OUR CORRESPONDENT

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110213/jsp/northeast/story_13574567.jsp

Getting all “POSCO’s” Moving

Posted by kairnews on February 13, 2011 in K-Special |

by B.G. Verghese

http://kanglaonline.com/2011/02/getting-all-%E2%80%9Cposco%E2%80%99s%E2%80%9D-moving/

India

's easternmost rainforest on festive mode
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Guwahati, February 12, 2011: Any reason is good enough for a festival in India.

http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=14..130211.feb11

Saturday, February 12, 2011

IN NEWS (February 12, 2011)

“In India, forest is a major source of livelihoods. One hundred million people directly depend on it, while another 250 million [depend on it] indirectly.”

http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/promises-and-pressures-indias-forests

Fast growth rate not good for ecology, feels Jairam Ramesh

12 February, 2011

http://www.khabrein.info/news/Fast_growth_rate_not_good_for_ecology__feels_Jairam_Ramesh_1297504395/

Chiria mines to get Rs 5,000-cr boost

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 11, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Chiria-mines-to-get-Rs-5-000-cr-boost/Article1-661304.aspx

First ever rainforest festival in Assam

Rahul Karmakar, Hindustan Times
Guwahati, February 12, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/First-ever-rainforest-festival-in-Assam/Article1-661576.aspx

Global expert advocates for canopy research in N-E

12 February, 2011Amarjyoti Borah

http://www.assamtimes.org/blog/4728.html

Villagers in Kutch file PILs against towers, SEZs

Published: Saturday, Feb 12, 2011, 17:12 IST
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_villagers-in-kutch-file-pils-against-towers-sezs_1506849

Trekking in the Indian Himalayas: high adventure – in a low-key way

In the Himalayas, Jim White treks between villages that have escaped India's frantic dash towards modernisation.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/8316883/Trekking-in-the-Indian-Himalayas-high-adventure-in-a-low-key-way.html

Friday, February 11, 2011

IN NEWS (February 11, 2011)

No-go issue solved, says environment minister Jairam Ramesh, boosting Coal India

Published: Friday, Feb 11, 2011, 3:48 IST
By Neeraj Thakur | Place: New Delhi | Agency: DNA

http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_no-go-issue-solved-says-environment-minister-jairam-ramesh-boosting-coal-india_1506125

Still no trace of kidnapped WWF trio

TNN, Feb 11, 2011, 01.38pm IST

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Still-no-trace-of-kidnapped-WWF-trio/articleshow/7471082.cms

Forest settlers aided abductors

Encroachers & local goons help run crime racket

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110211/jsp/northeast/story_13565010.jsp

Two cubs of T-5 tigress spotted in Ranthambore

Anindo Dey, TNN, Feb 11, 2011, 04.08am IST

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Cubs-of-T-5-tigress-spotted/articleshow/7471697.cms

February 11, 2011 » India » Full Article

Blackbuck and turtle protection programme begin

http://news.oneindia.in/2011/02/11/blackbuckand-turtle-protection-programme-beginblackb-aid0126.html

INDIA NEWS

FEBRUARY 11, 2011, 1:45 A.M. ET

WSJ Inverview With Chidambaram

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704132204576136392689766896.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Thursday, February 10, 2011

IN NEWS (February 10, 2011)

Photos: new super tiny frogs discovered in Sri Lanka, one critically endangered
Jeremy Hance
mongabay.com February 09, 2011

http://news.mongabay.com/2011/0209-hance_frogs_srilanka.html

India

: FRA Committee Members Say That Comments Of The Director-General Forests On The Committee’s Report Are Based On Selective Misreading And Ignore Key Recommendations

http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8867:india-fra-committee-members-say-that-comments-of-the-director-general-forests-on-the-committees-report-are-based-on-selective-misreading-and-ignore-key-recommendations&catid=63:central-asia-indigenous-peoples&Itemid=85

Take action on violation of forest Act, ministry told

Our Political Bureau NEW DELHI

http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=ETNEW&BaseHref=ETD/2011/02/05&PageLabel=2&EntityId=Ar00202&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T

Forestry and environment mission Sikkim 2015

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/content/forestry-and-environment-mission-sikkim-2015

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/ForestryandEnvironmentMissionSikkim2015.pdf

Environment under attack: Why India will pay dearly

Last updated on: February 10, 2011 16:59 IST

http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-with-environment-under-attack-india-will-pay-dearly/20110210.htm

India

Moves Ahead With Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=69739

foils plot to smuggle rare Indian Star Tortoises

London, Feb 10, (PTI):

Britain's immigration officials have foiled a plan to smuggle eight live Indian Star Tortoises to Manchester, official sources here said.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/136588/uk-foils-plot-smuggle-rare.html

Freed WWF activists to resume survey, appeal for release of rest

TNN, Feb 10, 2011, 12.21pm IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Freed-WWF-activists-to-resume-survey-appeal-for-release-of-rest/articleshow/7463274.cms

Whistle-blower case: 'Initiate proceedings against minister'

Sukhbir Siwach, TNN, Feb 10, 2011, 01.58am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Whistle-blower-case-Initiate-proceedings-against-minister/articleshow/7464314.cms

Putting Trees On Farms Fundamental To Future Agricultural Development

Posted on: Thursday, 10 February 2011, 01:38 CST

ICRAF hails International Year Of Forests

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1994033/putting_trees_on_farms_fundamental_to_future_agricultural_development/

Elephants trample three women in India

Published: Feb. 9, 2011 at 10:48 PM

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2011/02/09/Elephants-trample-three-women-in-India/UPI-77311297309695/

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

IN NEWS (February 9, 2011)

Jairam overrules FAC, agrees for mining in Jharkhand

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 09, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Jairam-overrules-FAC-agrees-for-mining-in-Jharkhand/Article1-660423.aspx

Top forest officer under fire for rejecting recommendations on FRA

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 09, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Top-forest-officer-under-fire-for-rejecting-recommendations-on-FRA/Article1-660456.aspx

Gujarat HC notice on implementation of Forest Land Act in tribal areas
2/8/2011

http://www.indlawnews.com/newsdisplay.aspx?882e5855-d594-4614-ad65-e3d355e1c4db

Controversy dogs translocation of Indian bison

http://www.indiatalkies.com/2011/02/controversy-dogs-translocation-indian-bison.html

Himachal: Over 1.30 lakhs migratory birds flocked to Pong Dam lake

http://nvonews.com/2011/02/09/migratory-birds/

Stakeholder Consultations on the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in India Begins Tomorrow
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=69716

Police hunt for abducted WWF conservationists in Assam

By Biswajyoti Das

Wed Feb 9, 2011 12:42pm IST

http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/02/09/idINIndia-54758820110209

'Zone change will not concretise Vetal hill'

TNN, Feb 9, 2011, 01.53am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Zone-change-will-not-concretise-Vetal-hill/articleshow/7455938.cms

Indonesian company to halt forest destruction

By WBRi IBNS Wire on 09 February 2011

http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/22000711-indonesian-company-halt-forest-destruction

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