IN NEWS (February 29, 2012)

India targets forests for destruction, industrial development
Jeremy Hance  mongabay.com   February 28, 2012

http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0228-hance_india_forest_industrialprojects.html

Maharashtra wind project a threat to ecology: panel

Amruta Byatnal

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2943343.ece

Greens and the foreign hand

N. R. KRISHNAN

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article2942930.ece?homepage=true

Tiger data base ready, to prevent poaching

http://hillpost.in/2012/02/29/tiger-data-base-ready-to-prevent-poaching/

India: where leopards fear to tread.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Leya Musa

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/india-where-leopards-fear-to-tread/

Poacher trio named, hunt on

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120229/jsp/frontpage/story_15192783.jsp

Eye on the tiger: Searching for stripy cats (early mornings necessary) in central India

By Jenny Coad

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2107784/Tiger-safaris-India-In-search-great-cat-Pench-Kanha.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Crocodile at Khadakwasla finally netted

Pranav Kulkarni  Posted: Feb 29, 2012

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/crocodile-at-khadakwasla-finally-netted/918025/

Mela shikar makes a comeback after two decades

TNN | Feb 29, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Mela-shikar-makes-a-comeback-after-two-decades/articleshow/12076855.cms

CIL needs to produce 220 million tonne more to meet PMO directive

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/CIL_needs_to_produce_220_million_tonne_more_to_meet_PMO_directive/252509.html

29 Feb, 2012, 01.16PM IST, IANS

Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district villagers continue protest against thermal power plant project

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/andhra-pradeshs-srikakulam-district-villagers-continue-protest-against-thermal-power-plant-project/articleshow/12081631.cms

Forest officials brainstorm to take wildlife crime by the horns

http://www.wpsi-india.org/news/25022012.php

Clean Energy Options and Nuclear Safety

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80587

Babus, better perform
February 29, 2012 04:07 PM

http://moneylife.in/article/babus-better-perform/23971.html

Monks communicate via silence

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-x-monks-at-college-20120229,0,5421136.story

INDIA: A corpse of rights without justice at its soul

Contributors: Sachin Kumar Jain

http://www.humanrights.asia/news/ahrc-news/AHRC-ART-015-2012

Independent Review of Planted Forest Investment Opportunities

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/independent-review-of-planted-forest-investment-opportunities-2012-02-28

IN NEWS (February 28, 2012)

New species of fish discovered in Kalpangi River

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/new-species-of-fish-discovered-in-kalpangi-river_761087.html

356 leopard deaths in India in 365 days

Mid-Day.com, Updated: February 28, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/356-leopard-deaths-in-india-in-365-days-180635

Who clipped the bustard’s wings?

February 27 2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/230448/who-clipped-bustards-wings.html

Forest being reduced for development works: Ex-secy

Mysore, Feb 27, 2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/230611/forest-being-reduced-development-works.html

Muncaster owl experts offer help to birds - in India

By Victoria Brenan

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/wulf-advises-vegetarian-on-keeping-owls-1.929368?referrerPath=news

No Centre nod for 10 Haryana herbal parks: CAG report

Sukhbir Siwach, TNN | Feb 28, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/No-Centre-nod-for-10-Haryana-herbal-parks-CAG-report/articleshow/12063976.cms

Tiger leaves trail, gives tormentors the slip

Tuesday, 28 February 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/46153-tiger-leaves-trail-gives-tormentors-the-slip.html

Rock Cafe stands up for a cause! Save our Tigers, Save the Planet

 RnM Team    28 Feb 12

http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news-releases/rock-cafe-stands-a-cause-save-our-tigers-save-planet

Corporation search on for technology to close dump yards

Aloysius Xavier Lopez

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article2939622.ece

Tuesday February 28, 2012

Safeguarding the trade

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/2/28/lifefocus/10769680&sec=lifefocus

Tracking tree thefts

By NATALIE HENG

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/2/28/lifefocus/10205170&sec=lifefocus

SC gives nod to interlinking rivers

http://www.smetimes.in/smetimes/news/indian-economy-news/2012/Feb/28/sc-gives-nod-to-interlinking-rivers626971.html

India to Link Rivers

Contentious project gets court green light

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=224227

SC asks Centre to set up panel to plan river interlinking

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sc-asks-centre-to-set-up-panel-to-plan-river-interlinking/917391/

SC forms panel to execute rivers’ interlinking plan

Feb 28, 2012 - S.S. Negi    Age Correspondent  New Delhi

http://www.asianage.com/india/sc-forms-panel-execute-rivers-interlinking-plan-057

Finnish Timber Export Demand Rise Highlighted by FRA

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/sbwire-128697.htm

Coal India needs to produce 220 mt more to meet PMO directive

Environment hurdles would make this impossible, say experts

Shine Jacob / Kolkata Feb 28, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/coal-india-needs-to-produce-220-mt-more-to-meet-pmo-directive/466095/

IN NEWS (February 27, 2012)

SC nod to implement river-interlinking project

Press Trust Of India    New Delhi, February 27, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/SC-directs-Centre-to-implement-river-interlinking-project/Article1-817773.aspx

NGOs, Govt. agree on green clearance reforms

http://www.indiablooms.com/EnvironmentDetailsPage/2012/environmentDetails260212a.php

Consent of local village councils must for mining

Liz Mathew, liz.m@livemint.com

http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/26224207/Consent-of-local-village-counc.html?atype=tp

18 forest camps to curb encroachment

Kangkan Kalita, TNN | Feb 26, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/18-forest-camps-to-curb-encroachment/articleshow/12046736.cms

PM's statement on foreign hands unites NGOs, divides govt

Ramesh clarifies freeze on BT brinjal done not under influence of NGOs

Sreelatha Menon / New Delhi Feb 27, 2012

http://business-standard.com/india/news/pms-statementforeign-hands-unites-ngos-divides-govt/465974/

Electric fence planned to protect humans from elephant intrusion

http://vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn/Environment/221337/electric-fence-planned-to-protect-humans-from-elephant-intrusion.html

US envoy praises Kaziranga's conservation efforts

PTI Feb 25, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-25/flora-fauna/31100460_1_kaziranga-national-park-rhino-conservation

27 Feb, 2012, 01.35AM IST, CR Sukumar,ET Bureau

Illegal Mining: NMDC eyes opportunity in Karnataka's 'illegal' ore mines

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods-/-svs/metals-mining/illegal-mining-nmdc-eyes-opportunity-in-karnatakas-illegal-ore-mines/articleshow/12049018.cms

Explore the mystery of Dense Forest with Indian Wildlife

By Sudhanshu saini

http://www.travelpulse.com/explore-the-mystery-of-dense-forest-with-indian-wildlife.html

IN NEWS (February 26, 2012)

Bamboo policy to be adopted soon in State
Source: The Sangai Express

http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..260212.feb12

INDIA: Central Government Illegally Grabbing Forest Land and Displacing Forest Dwellers

Joint Statement of Adivasi and Forest Dwellers' Organisations

http://www.aippnet.org/home/daily-sharing/723-india-central-government-illegally-grabbing-forest-land-and-displacing-forest-dwellers

US envoy praises Kaziranga's conservation efforts

PTI | Feb 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/US-envoy-praises-Kazirangas-conservation-efforts/articleshow/12033913.cms

Raising Anti-Dam Voices in New Delhi

http://www.timesofassam.com/headlines/raising-anti-dam-voices-in-new-delhi/

Many ignorant about wildlife trophies

Published: Sunday, Feb 26, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_many-ignorant-about-wildlife-trophies_1655092

Name mess: MP allowed cheetah ‘hunting’ even after extinction

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Name-mess--MP-allowed-cheetah--hunting--even-after-extinction/916780/

Tiger plays hard to get in Lucknow

Published: Sunday, Feb 26, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_tiger-plays-hard-to-get-in-lucknow_1654978

India takes a big leap into natural history with the launch of SAEVUS, Indias premium Wildlife and Natural History magazine

http://www.audiencematters.com/article-final.php?title=India%20takes%20a%20big%20leap%20into%20natural%20history%20with%20the%20launch%20of%20SAEVUS,%20%20Indias%20premium%20Wildlife%20and%20Natural%20History%20magazine

NECEER organizes wild photography fest in Delhi

http://kanglaonline.com/2012/02/neceer-organizes-wild-photography-fest-in-delhi/

India Wildlife Tours- Intimate Encounters with the Wild!

http://www.businesstraveltours.com/india-wildlife-tours-intimate-encounters-with-the-wild.html

A Taste of India comes to Salina

http://www.fetchtoto.com/region/northcentralkansas/toto-a-taste-of-india-comes-to-salina-20120221,0,2553293.story

BBC Wildlife Magazine Publishes Article on ‘India’s Last Lions’ by Panthera’s President, Dr. Luke Hunter

http://www.panthera.org/blog/bbc-wildlife-magazine-publishes-article-indias-last-lions-pantheras-president-dr-luke-hunte

Print pick — Bhutan: Through the Lens of the King

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2931999.ece

On the pallava trail

Sandhya Soman, TNN | Feb 26, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/On-the-pallava-trail/articleshow/12039492.cms

IN NEWS (February 25, 2012)

Record forest land diversion during 11th Plan, says CSE

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2928371.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

India: Central Government Illegally Grabbing Forest Land And Displacing Forest Dwellers

http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14042:india-central-government-illegally-grabbing-forest-land-and-displacing-forest-dwellers&catid=33:central-asia-indigenous-peoples&Itemid=66

Tamil Nadu loses battle in green court

February 25, 2012 By Pramila Krishnan

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/tamil-nadu-loses-battle-green-court-561

Raising Anti-Dam Voices In New Delhi

Written by: Nava Thakuria

http://www.eurasiareview.com/24022012-raising-anti-dam-voices-in-new-delhi/

Indian Religions Support Avian Conservation and Compassion

http://www.lafeberconservationwildlife.com/?p=2542

Forests: the fire next time

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/feb/24/forests-wildfires-heatwaves-droughts-carbon-editorial?newsfeed=true

Zero poaching year

http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Zero+poaching+year&NewsID=321690

Guns silent, so snow leopards roar

Saturday, 25 February 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/45372-guns-silent-so-snow-leopards-roar.html

Survey of tiger reserves to check corridors for movement

http://hillpost.in/2012/02/25/survey-of-tiger-reserves-to-check-corridors-for-movement/

Tiger census begins in Kaziranga

TNN Feb 24, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-24/guwahati/31094432_1_tiger-census-surajit-dutta-tiger-population

Electric fencing to be installed to ward off elephants

http://www.saigon-gpdaily.com.vn/Travel/2012/2/99985/

Forest officials brainstorm to take wildlife crime by the horns

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/forest-officials-brainstorm-to-take-wildlife-crime-by-the-horns/916443/

36 held for hunting animals in Odisha park

http://zeenews.india.com/news/odisha/36-held-for-hunting-animals-in-odisha-park_760516.html

Odisha poaching case

http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/384046/Latest%20News/31

Turf war between key ministries continues

http://news.in.msn.com/exclusives/it/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5873806

'Into the Wild' captivates many

http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=17..250212.feb12

Wildlife Resort of India-Surrounded by the pleasant lush Green

http://www.pr-express.com/wildlife-resort-of-india-surrounded-by-the-pleasant-lush-green.html

Orange County Kabini : The wildlife trail

Prismma | 22 February 2012

http://www.prismma.in/8682/orange-county-kabini-the-wildlife-trail/

Wildlife in the Jungles of Kerala

admin | February 21, 2012

http://www.newsnevents.com/wildlife-in-the-jungles-of-kerala/2475/

“Going off the Beaten Path” is Kenya Tourist Board’s promotion mantra for India this year

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/going-off-the-beaten-path-is-kenya-tourist-boards-promotion-mantra-for-india-this-year-15761

IN NEWS (February 24, 2012)

Review of FSI report sought

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article2926652.ece

India losing forests rapidly

Feb 24, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal   Age Correspondent   New Delh

http://www.asianage.com/india/india-losing-forests-rapidly-108

Environment Ministry working on a time frame for clearing applications

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2925253.ece

Indian NGOs slam environmental approvals as farcical rubber stamp

If environmental regulations are slowing growth, as the PM says, why is the number of approved projects 10 years ahead of plans?

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-ngos-environmental-approvals

NGO questions government’s clean chit to cement giants

http://www.sentinelassam.com/meghalaya/story.php?sec=2&subsec=8&id=108161&dtP=2012-02-24&ppr=1#108161

Forest Rights Act & Orissa– A Rhetoric or Undoing Historical Injustice

http://www.orissadiary.com/ShowOriyaColumn.asp?id=32212

Forest fires main cause of drop in green cover in AP: Survey

TNN | Feb 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Forest-fires-main-cause-of-drop-in-green-cover-in-AP-Survey/articleshow/12011897.cms

Karnataka forest minister summoned by court

Published: Thursday, Feb 23, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_karnataka-forest-minister-summoned-by-court_1653952

Whistleblower IFS officer gets award for crusade against graft

Sukhbir Siwach, TNN | Feb 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Whistleblower-IFS-officer-gets-award-for-crusade-against-graft/articleshow/12013646.cms

Panel to probe illegal mining in Ramanagara district: Minister

Bangalore, Feb 21,2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/229071/panel-probe-illegal-mining-ramanagara.html

Panthers at receiving end as poachers, smugglers have field day

http://hillpost.in/2012/02/24/panthers-at-receiving-end-as-poachers-smugglers-have-field-day/

India snake charmers have identity crisis 

By Mark Magnier, Los Angeles Times
http://www.windsorstar.com/technology/CHARMER+IDENTITY+CRISIS/6198987/story.html

Maoists Resist Indian Occupation of Nepal’s Forest Lands

Posted by hetty7 on February 24, 2012

http://southasiarev.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/maoists-resist-indian-occupation-of-nepals-forest-lands/

A turf war

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/jairam-ramesh-vs-jayanthi-natarajan/1/175069.html

Minister promises help for cyclone Thane hit areas

TNN | Feb 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Minister-promises-help-for-cyclone-Thane-hit-areas/articleshow/12013788.cms

Experience the real thrill of India Wildlife tours

http://www.altegen.com/travel-tourism/experience-the-real-thrill-of-india-wildlife-tours.html

Wildlife Resort of India-Surrounded by the pleasant lush Green

Feb 23, 2012

http://www.freepressreleases.com/wildlife-resort-indiasurrounded-pleasant-lush-green/114767

IN NEWS (February 23, 2012)

More forest land for projects after PM intervention

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times    New Delhi, February 22, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/More-forest-land-for-projects-after-PM-intervention/Article1-815501.aspx

PMO steps in for faster green approval

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, February 22, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/PMO-steps-in-for-faster-green-approval/Article1-815315.aspx

India's fictitious "forests" take a hit from the prime minister

Opening up forest "no-go areas" to coal and power projects presages a dismal future for India's environment

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/india-fictitious-forests

Indian iron ore mining mess - HC upholds PCCF order

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Indian_iron_ore_mining_mess_HC_upholds_PCCF_order/251576.html

Conservation breeding of 20 species on cards

Dipannita Das, TNN | Feb 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Conservation-breeding-of-20-species-on-cards/articleshow/12002595.cms

February 22, 2012

BSE launches eco-friendly equity index

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/article2919681.ece

Veteran foresters blame trust deficit for discord

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/veteran-foresters-blame-trust-deficit-for-discord/915560/

DNA fingerprinting labopened at ZSI Pune

Dipannita Das | Feb 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/DNA-fingerprinting-labopened-at-ZSI-Pune/articleshow/12002602.cms

Animal Planet celebrates the regal tiger with a month long programming with 'Where Tigers Rule'

http://www.afaqs.com/media/media_newslets/?id=53106_Animal+Planet+celebrates+the+regal+tiger+with+a+month+long+programming+with+Where+Tigers+Rule

Eco groups resent MoEF clearance

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=feb2312/at08

Ambani Leads Tycoons Pushing India for Faster Coal Approvals

February 23, 2012

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-23/ambani-leads-tycoons-pushing-india-for-faster-coal-approvals.html

Call of the wild

Feb 23, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/229307/call-wild.html

Fantastic Tour of National Parks in India

http://blog.libero.it/wildlifetours/11092678.html

The poster that may save India’s parrots

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/india-parrot.html#cr

BSE-GREENEX

http://www.bseindia.com/about/abindices/Carbon.asp

"India Can Lead This New Revolution"

http://www.businessworld.in/businessworld/businessworld/content/India-Can-Lead-New-Revolution.html

A Time To cull

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main51.asp?filename=Ne180212Time.asp

ICTs and Climate Change Mitigation in Developing

Countries

http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/ICTs_and_Climate_Change_Mitigation_Strategy_Brief.pdf

Thai Wildlife Group Raided for Criticizing Elephant Poaching

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/southeast/Thai-Wildlife-Group-Raided-for-Criticizing-Elephant-Poaching-139978243.html

IN NEWS (February 22, 2012)

 New amphibian family find for India

By Richard Black Environment correspondent, BBC News

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17100578

Chikilidae: a new family of legless ampibian is discovered in India (VIDEO)

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/asia-pacific/india/120221/chikilidae-new-family-legless-ampibian-discovered-in

Inter-ministerial groups to fine-tune India's climate change stance

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Feb 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/Inter-ministerial-groups-to-fine-tune-Indias-climate-change-stance/articleshow/11983322.cms

‘Implementation of Forest Act not satisfactory'

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/bangalore/%E2%80%98Implementation-of-Forest-Act-not-satisfactory/365425.html

Industry on edge in Karnataka as SC weighs verdict

If court puts a cap on iron ore mining in Karnataka, it will be a severe blow to steel industry's expansion plans Mahesh Kulkarni / Bangalore Feb 22, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/industryedge-in-karnataka-as-sc-weighs-verdict/465353/

Ramesh’s advice for environment, agri ministries

Prasad Nichenametla , Hindustan Times   New Delhi, February 21, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Ramesh-s-advice-for-environment-agri-ministries/Article1-814919.aspx

Cheetah rehablitation blue print ready

http://hillpost.in/2012/02/22/cheetah-rehablitation-blue-print-ready/

Dung-decay method to count elephant population

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/dung-decay-method-to-count-elephant-population_759918.html

India snake charmers have identity crisis

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-india-snakes-20120222,0,4949783.story

Gharial found dead in Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary

PTI | Feb 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Gharial-found-dead-in-Katarniaghat-wildlife-sanctuary/articleshow/11989659.cms

At home in the wild – rehabilitated bear spotted safe and well

Another success for India's orphaned cub rescue programme

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/bear-rescue2012.html#cr

Kaziranga National Park Wildlife Adventure In North East India

http://travel.ezinemark.com/kaziranga-national-park-wildlife-adventure-in-north-east-india-7d340d2df98a.html

Real estate invades Dadri wetland

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/real-estate-invades-dadri-wetland

Ambani Leads Tycoons Pushing India for Faster Coal Approvals

February 22, 2012

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-22/ambani-leads-tycoons-pushing-india-for-faster-coal-approvals.html

22 Feb, 2012, 08.35AM IST, Rajshri Mehta,TNN

Declare Adarsh a security threat: Army

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/declare-adarsh-a-security-threat-army/articleshow/11986935.cms

IN NEWS (February 21, 2012)

 Designed to kill: Trees versus development

Yatin Pandya | Monday, February 20, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_designed-to-kill-trees-versus-development_1652619

Forest officers will face the greenhouse heat soon

By: Urvashi Seth

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/feb/210212-Forest-officers-will-face-the-greenhouse-heat-soon.htm

NGOs to discuss massive green clearances to projects

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/ngos-to-discuss-massive-green-clearances-to-projects_759694.html

Jairam Ramesh 'shocked' CO2 emissions cuts seen as U.N. goal

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/02/21/jairam-ramesh-shocked-co2-emissions-cuts-idINDEE81K04E20120221

Green panel slams 'faulty' govt policies

Published: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_green-panel-slams-faulty-govt-policies_1652783

'Toothless' regional tiger cell meets today

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Feb 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Toothless-regional-tiger-cell-meets-today/articleshow/11971424.cms

MP backs tourism in tiger reserves

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mp-backs-tourism-in-tiger-reserves/914531/

Pug marks confirm tiger in Saranda

B Sridhar, TNN | Feb 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Pug-marks-confirm-tiger-in-Saranda/articleshow/11972056.cms

The Ranthambhore story

G. Ananthakrishnan

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article2913306.ece

Sparrows find refuge in Indian temple town

News Date: 20th February 2012

http://www.businessghana.com/portal/news/index.php?op=getNews&news_cat_id=1&id=160614

Viswam seeks review of FSI report

Roy Mathew

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2913342.ece

Odisha forest cover declines rapidly

http://www.thesundayindian.com/en/story/Odisha-forest-cover-declines-rapidly/254/30315/

City's green cover shrinking, reveals survey

Vibhor Mohan, TNN | Feb 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Citys-green-cover-shrinking-reveals-survey/articleshow/11971755.cms

‘Need to talk about Lavasa positives to change perception’

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/need-to-talk-about-lavasa-positives-to-change-perception/914747/

Montage of wild world

Nisha Nair, TNN | Feb 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Montage-of-wild-world/articleshow/11970981.cms

21 Feb, 2012, 05.28AM IST, Neha Lalchandani,TNN

Agony of the winged mimics: Parrots form 50% of wild bird trade in the country

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/agony-of-the-mimic-artists-parrots-form-50-of-wild-bird-trade-in-the-country/articleshow/11971082.cms

Premium Wildlife & Natural History magazine ‘SAEVUS’ launched

http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/02/premium-wildlife-natural-history-magazine-saevus-launched/

Samsonite partners Saevus Wildlife to launch new wildlife magazine

By Campaign India Team on Feb 21, 2012

http://www.campaignindia.in/Article/291059,samsonite-partners-saevus-wildlife-to-launch-new-wildlife-magazine.aspx

Films on environment conservation to be screened

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/films-on-environment-conservation-to-be-screened/914715/

Wildlife photographers turn their cameras toward conservation

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/wildlife-photographers-turn-their-cameras-toward-conservation/2012/02/16/gIQAnNdiPR_story.html?tid=pm_lifestyle_pop

Phipps explores India through tropical forest

http://www.heraldstandard.com/entertainment/features/phipps-explores-india-through-tropical-forest/article_ee55bab5-1d46-564f-a319-88fb42d9c398.html

Jayanthi Natarajan condemns Dow Chemicals' sponsorship of London Olympics

http://aninews.in/newsdetail6/story37469/jayanthi-natarajan-condemns-dow-chemicals-sponsorship-of-london-olympics.html

Karnataka | Updated Feb 21, 2012 at 11:54am IST

Indicted officers continue to hold plum posts

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indicted-officers-continue-to-hold-plum-posts/232175-60-115.html

IN NEWS (February 20, 2012)

Environment Ministry assures Yamuna floodplain purge

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/environment-ministry-assures-yamuna-floodplain-purge/1/174401.html

Gaonkar petitions SC over illegal mining

TNN | Feb 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Gaonkar-petitions-SC-over-illegal-mining/articleshow/11955864.cms

Here's a chance to count wild cats in the forest

By: Ranjeet Jadhav

http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/feb/200212-Heres-a-chance-to-count-Wild-cats-in-the-forest.htm

SAIL opposed to jumbo corridor in mine areas

Monday, 20 February 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/44044-sail-opposed-to-jumbo-corridor-in-mine-areas.html

ASEAN representatives conclude successful visit to India 

Monday 20th of February 2012

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=1781329737016

Source of Confusion

Govt, India Inc disagree on SC ruling on natural resources

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/auction-of-natural-resources/1/174102.html

'Predator, prey base has increased at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/predator-prey-base-has-increased-at-dudhwa-tiger-reserve_759480.html

Manas gets four rhinos from Kaziranga

TNN | Feb 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Manas-gets-four-rhinos-from-Kaziranga/articleshow/11957619.cms

Rhino translocation under way

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=feb2012/state05

New life to bear

February 18, 2012

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/holiday-type/eco-tourism/new-life-to-bear-20120216-1tb6c.html

WWF India Distributes Poster On 12 Illegally-Traded Native Parrot Species

http://www.asianscientist.com/topnews/wwf-traffic-india-poster-on-parrots-of-india-in-illegal-trade-2012/

Wildlife dept to count leopards in Aravali Hills from May

Divya Sethi, Hindustan Times    Gurgaon, February 20, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Haryana/Wildlife-dept-to-count-leopards-in-Aravali-Hills-from-May/Article1-814006.aspx

Free the dancing bears

Nileena M. S.

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/kids/article2907123.ece

Communities help pay for ecosystem services provided by forests

http://www.hcn.org/issues/44.3/communities-help-pay-for-ecosystem-services-provided-by-forests

Tropical Native Species Reforestation Information Clearinghouse (TRIC)

http://reforestation.elti.org/resource/384/

Animals at Bannerghatta Park get a family of benefactors

Published: Monday, Feb 20, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_animals-at-bannerghatta-park-get-a-family-of-benefactors_1652497

Maori delegation is ready for India trip

Monday, 20 February 2012

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1202/S00214/maori-delegation-is-ready-for-india-trip.htm

Indian conservationists to help Bhutan save its flora and fauna

http://helpwildlife.org.in/2012/02/indian-conservationists-to-help-bhutan-save-its-flora-and-fauna/

IFAW-WTI commits to work with Bhutan help save wildlife

http://www.wti.org.in/current-news/120217_IFAW_WTI_commits_to_work_with_Bhutan_help_save_wildlife.html

Olympics: Jayanthi Natarajan raises voice against Dow Chemicals

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2903614.ece

India chips at e-waste mountain

Pia Heikkila

http://www.thenational.ae/thenationalconversation/industry-insights/technology/india-chips-at-e-waste-mountain

Going green, with a large side order of mercury

G. Ananthakrishnan

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article2910689.ece?homepage=true

EU’s Fancy Flight Emissions

Mythili Bhusnurmath  Monday February 20, 2012

http://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/myth-n-reality/entry/eu_s_fancy_flight_emissions_eu_s_fancy_flight_emissions

Forest fires expected to gain in intensity

New techniques needed, researcher says 

By Margaret Munro, Ottawa Citizen

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Forest+fires+expected+gain+intensity/6178781/story.html