IN NEWS (February 8, 2011)

………"Forest officials are living in a fool's paradise if they think they can protect forests by keeping the local community away from forests." They should change their attitude towards preserving forests and see it as a chance to ensure local people's participation in forest protection, said  Union Minister Jairam Ramesh ……………..

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/green-india-mission-to-improve-quality-quantity-of-forests/567628.html

Ramesh, Jaiswal strike a compromise on coal mining policy

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 08, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Ramesh-Jaiswal-strike-a-compromise-on-coal-mining-policy/Article1-660062.aspx

''Green India Mission to improve quality, quantity of forests''

PTI | 05:02 PM,Feb 06,2011

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/green-india-mission-to-improve-quality-quantity-of-forests/567628.html

Scorching the earth

PRAFUL BIDWAI

The Environment Ministry's clearance of projects such as Posco, Jaitapur and Lavasa will cause havoc in our gravely endangered environment……….

http://www.frontline.in/stories/20110225280409600.htm

India records 'modest growth' of forest area despite population boom: FAO report

http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-138921.html

Resilient forest dependent communities need supportive government policies and strengthened institutions

8th Feb : 

http://www.reviewnepal.com/detail_news.php?id=1780

Haryana whistleblower gets justice

Sukhbir Siwach, TNN, Feb 8, 2011, 07.12am IST
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Haryana-whistleblower-gets-justice/articleshow/7449612.cms

Jairam Ramesh says 'yes' to Junagadh's Girnar ropeway

Published: Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011, 12:26 IST
By Jumana Shah | Place: Ahmedabad | Agency: DNA

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_jairam-ramesh-says-yes-to-junagadh-s-girnar-ropeway_1504893

ARAI denies violation of green norms

BS Reporter / Mumbai/ Pune February 09, 2011, 0:15 IST

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/arai-denies-violationgreen-norms/424433/

Comment: Risk of boom/bust remains in forestry

http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/business/news/comment-risk-of-boombust-remains-in-forestry/3939634/