IN NEWS (February 9 to 11, 2012)

41% of country's forest cover has suffered degradation: Kasturirangan

TNN Feb 10, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/the-good-earth/31045785_1_biodiversity-loss-biological-diversity-act-species

RAISINA TATTLE: Paryavaran Bhavan is keeping away from the glare

By MAIL TODAY REPORTER      Last updated at 2:07 AM on 11th February 2012

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2099608/RAISINA-TATTLE-Paryavaran-Bhavan-keeping-away-glare.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

24 sq km decrease in Kerala’s forest cover

February 11, 2012

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/thiruvananthapuram/24-sq-km-decrease-kerala%E2%80%99s-forest-cover-902

Stop this destruction of forest cover

SATURDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/pioneer-news/letters-to-editor/41803-stop-this-destruction-of-forest-cover.html

February 10, 2012, 12:05 PM

The Forensics of Snake Venom

By DOUGLAS M. MAIN

http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/the-forensics-of-snake-venom/

  

A Time To cull

Foraging wild animals in cropland are threatening livelihoods, turning the farmer against conservation efforts

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

Tusks seized from four smugglers in Erode

February 11, 2012 

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/others/tusks-seized-four-smugglers-erode-961

Tigress on endless wandering, shows stress in human landscape

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Tigress-on-endless-wandering--shows-stress-in-human-landscape/910759/

Delhi zoo now allowed to use its own money on itself

New Delhi, Feb 10, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/226280/delhi-zoo-now-allowed-use.html

Sariska National Park - A Great Place to Explore Wildlife in India

http://www.articleslash.com/Travel-and-Leisure/Destination-Tips/662233__Sariska-National-Park-A-Great-Place-to-Explore-Wildlife-in-India.html

Sabzi heroes in Kolkata to save vegetables

India Blooms News Service

http://www.indiablooms.com/EnvironmentDetailsPage/2012/environmentDetails110212a.php

Watching me watching you! – Indian Chameleon

Posted on February 10, 2012

http://lakesideindia.wordpress.com/tag/indian-wildlife/

  

Take cue from Mamata Banerjee to deal with Naxal menace: Jairam

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Take-cue-from-Mamata-Banerjee-to-deal-with-Naxal-menace-Jairam/articleshow/11841182.cms

FEBRUARY  10, 2012

India’s forest cover declines

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/india-s-forest-cover-declines

Two ministries at war over wildlife zones

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 09, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Two-ministries-at-war-over-wildlife-zones/Article1-809230.aspx

41% of country's forest cover has suffered degradation: Kasturirangan

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/the-good-earth/31045785_1_biodiversity-loss-biological-diversity-act-species

Modi happy over increase in state forest areas

TNN Feb 10, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/patna/31045744_1_forest-survey-tree-plantation-fsi-report

Forest, mangrove cover rises rises in state

TNN Feb 10, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/kolkata/31045665_1_sq-km-mangrove-forest-survey

UP loses forest cover, tree cover goes up: FSI

TNN Feb 10, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-10/lucknow/31045684_1_sq-km-moderately-dense-forest-forest-survey

Forest dept wants to expand Indian bustard sanctuary area

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/forest-dept-wants-to-expand-indian-bustard-sanctuary-area/910406/

Wildlife smuggling racket busted in Uttar Pradesh

PTI Feb 9, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-09/flora-fauna/31041222_1_racket-wildlife-crime-control-bureau-wildlife-articles

Uttarakhand on hunt for man who helped poachers

http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/41541-uttarakhand-on-hunt-for-man-who-helped-poachers.html

Poor Safety Measures Around Narmada Canal Kills Five Indian Wild Asses

By: Rang7 Team February 9, 2012

http://www.rang7.com/news/national-park/poor-safety-measures-around-narmada-canal-kills-five-indian-wild-asses-1012.htm

Japanese delegation visits India to learn about responsible & sustainable trade in medicinal plants

http://www.traffic.org/home/2012/2/9/japanese-delegation-visits-india-to-learn-about-responsible.html

Bullock cart racing in Rural Olympics banned

Chandigarh, feb 9, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/225992/bullock-cart-racing-rural-olympics.html

Indian Forest Service Examination, 2011

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80244

Greenpeace decries BRAI Bill

Published: Friday, Feb 10, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_greenpeace-decries-brai-bill_1648176

List of World Press Photo winners

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/list-of-world-press-photo-winners/2012/02/10/gIQAzd1S3Q_story.html

Forest industry appreciates Prime Minister's promotion of Canadian lumber exports to China

Canada NewsWire

http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/580318

FEBRUARY 09, 2012

India State of Forest Report 2011

http://southasia.oneworld.net/press-release/india-state-of-forest-report-2011

India's Dwindling Forests

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203646004577212521268241112.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Tribunal to fast-track green cases

Ajanta Chakraborty, TNN Feb 9, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-09/kolkata/31041695_1_national-green-tribunal-act-green-bench-environment

Manipur's forest cover depleting rapidly
Source: Hueiyen News Service

http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=29..090212.feb12

‘Gujarat a cause of increase in mangrove cover’

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/gujarat-a-cause-of-increase-in-mangrove-cover/909917/

Punjab adds 100Km to its forest cover

http://www.punjabnewsline.com/news/?q=node/35697

Can the crane shift the dam?

The proposed power project at Zemithang valley could put the black-necked crane further at ris

http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/08210607/Can-the-crane-shift-the-dam.html?h=B

Forests ministry threatens OPG to keep CRZ clearance under suspension

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/forests-ministry-threatens-opg-to-keep-crz-clearance-under-suspension/909916/

GAIL pipeline project gets MoEF nod

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/gail-pipeline-project-gets-moef-nod/228537-60-122.html

Underground mining in Western Ghats safe: FIMI

BS Reporter / Chennai/ Bangalore Feb 09, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/underground-mining-in-western-ghats-safe-fimi/464066/

Poor start to year for India’s tigers

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Kevin Heath

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/poor-start-to-year-for-indias-tigers/

Tracey sniffs out 32 kg ivory in Dalma

WEDNESDAY, 08 FEBRUARY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/41263-tracey-sniffs-out-32-kg-ivory-in-dalma.html

Animal welfare board steps in, wants Kilaraipur bull races stopped

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/animal-welfare-board-steps-in-wants-kilaraipur-bull-races-stopped/909625/

Leopard kills fifth girl in Nepal

A man-eating leopard has claimed its fifth victim in just two months after dragging away and devouring a 14-year-old girl in Nepal.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/nepal/9071541/Leopard-kills-fifth-girl-in-Nepal.html

Lawrence's India trip advances partnership with biological sciences center

http://www.brandeis.edu/now/2012/february/indiasciences.html

India Wildlife Tours: Have some Rarest Experiences

http://journals.mozyholidays.com/2012/02/08/india-wildlife-tours-have-some-rarest-experiences/