IN NEWS (July 29, 2012)

REDD Scare Over Tropics

by Arun G. Mukhopadhyay / July 28th, 2012

http://dissidentvoice.org/2012/07/redd-scare-over-tropics/

Forest officials to launch a cleanliness drive

Chinmayi Shalya, TNN Jul 28, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-28/mumbai/32905935_1_forest-officials-cleanliness-drive-sanjay-gandhi-national-park

Akhilesh suspends Basti DFO

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/akhilesh-suspends-basti-dfo/980983/

Core tiger areas: states may seek deadline extension

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, July 28, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Core-tiger-areas-States-may-seek-deadline-extension/Article1-903348.aspx

Concerned MP government looks to strike a balance

TNN | Jul 29, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Concerned-MP-government-looks-to-strike-a-balance/articleshow/15245507.cms

Poachers on the prowl again, killing of tigers rises manifold

Published: Sunday, Jul 29, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_poachers-on-the-prowl-again-killing-of-tigers-rises-manifold_1721195

29 JUL, 2012, 12.57PM IST, ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL,TNN 

Hunting the hunter

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/hunting-the-hunter/articleshow/15252252.cms

Lesser Florican in state needs protection

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 29, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Lesser-Florican-in-state-needs-protection/articleshow/15246032.cms

Killing of peacocks goes unchecked

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui, TNN | Jul 29, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Killing-of-peacocks-goes-unchecked/articleshow/15246085.cms

5 monkeys released into the forest

TNN | Jul 29, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/5-monkeys-released-into-the-forest/articleshow/15244498.cms

This Maharaja is now ‘game’ for wildlife

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/this-maharaja-is-now-game-for-wildlife/981002/

Green brigade hails SC order on tiger reserves

Jul 26, 2012

http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/15153880.cms

SC ruling to hit tiger tourism, say experts

Published: Sunday, Jul 29, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_sc-ruling-to-hit-tiger-tourism-say-experts_1721196

Wildlife Holiday Tours in India

By Sandeep Kumar Pandey on July 27, 2012

http://www.zimbio.com/India+Tours/articles/5REFGyx-R13/Wildlife+Holiday+Tours+India

Chrome InfoTech Announced Version 2.0 of Yellowstone Wildlife on Apple Store and Google Play

http://www.pr.com/press-release/430361

'The Jungle Gang' out in English

http://www.flayrah.com/4184/jungle-gang-out-english

IN NEWS (July 27 & 28, 2012)

Govt unveils plan to bring transparency in forest clearance

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/govt-unveils-plan-to-bring-transparency-in-forest-clearance/37476/

Natarajan writes to CMs, experts feel more needs to be done

FRIDAY, 27 JULY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/83923-natarajan-writes-to-cms-experts-feel-more-needs-to-be-done.html

Arcelor rakes up forest nod issue

By AMIT GUPTA | www.telegraphindia.com – Fri 27 Jul, 2012

http://in.news.yahoo.com/arcelor-rakes-forest-nod-issue-000000114.html

Forest dept to geo-tag all plantations

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jul 28, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-dept-to-geo-tag-all-plantations/articleshow/15218666.cms

Villages gone, wildlife thrives in Melghat

Aparna Nair, TNN | Jul 28, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Villages-gone-wildlife-thrives-in-Melghat/articleshow/15219381.cms

Big cat order spells big worry for Ministry

FRIDAY, 27 JULY 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/home/online-channel/360-todays-newspaper/83960-big-cat-order-spells-big-worry-for-ministry.html

Tiger tourism ban: Myth & reality

http://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/index.aspx?page=article&sectid=103&contentid=2012072720120727023353767e2dcee80

Poaching on rise in Katarniaghat

Bipin Chand Agarwal | Jul 27, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Poaching-on-rise-in-Katarniaghat/articleshow/15212653.cms

Sir Paul comes to jumbo calf’s aid

TNN | Jul 28, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sir-Paul-comes-to-jumbo-calfs-aid/articleshow/15219087.cms

Surendra Mohapatra gets bail, but yet to be released

SATURDAY, 28 JULY 2012 

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/84056-surendra-mohapatra-gets-bail-but-yet-to-be-released.html

Tigress found dead in Kerala forest

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/tigress-found-dead-in-kerala-forest/37650/

IN NEWS (July 27, 2012)

IN NEWS (July 27, 2012)

‘Forests lost near biodiversity reserves’

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/andhra-pradesh/article3688585.ece

Forest rights Act to extend to Goa soon

TNN Jul 27, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-27/goa/32887828_1_forest-dwellers-tribal-leader-forest-rights-act

Get your facts right

K Ghayathri Devi , Hindustan Times  July 25, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Opeds/Get-your-facts-right/Article1-895722.aspx

Forests of the night

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/forests-of-the-night/979908/

Tourists don’t kill tigers

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/52077-tourists-don%E2%80%99t-kill-tigers.html

July 26, 2012, 7:19 PM IST

Will Restrictions on Tourism Help Tigers?

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/07/26/will-restrictions-on-tourism-help-tigers/

Tourism ban will not help the Big Cat

NINAD D SHETH

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article3687215.ece

Five poachers arrested in Rajasthan

Thursday, July 26th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/business/c10be013e24f0575805b1984ef148886/five-poachers-arrested-in-rajasthan

Odisha Forest officer charged with molestation in U.S.

NARAYAN 

http://www.thehindu.com/news/article3687726.ece

IN NEWS (July 26, 2012)

Punjab chief minister asks Union forest minister to help poor farmers

Rohit Mullick, TNN Jul 25, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-25/india/32847963_1_forest-minister-chief-minister-union-minister

Indonesian Forest Savior Among Magsaysay Winners

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/indonesian-forest-savior-magsaysay-winners-16858556#.UBFga5OyHfg

July 25, 2012, 8:44 AM5 Comments

A Conversation With: Tiger Activist Ajay Dubey

By SRUTHI GOTTIPATI

http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/25/a-conversation-with-tiger-activist-ajay-dubey/

US: Indian Forest Service Officer arrested for assaulting hotel maid

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/us-indian-officer-arrested-for-assaulting-maid/274714-2.html

Indian Forest Service officer arrested in US for alleged 'indecent assault' on hotel employee

Written by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Surabhi Malik | Updated: July 26, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/indian-forest-service-officer-arrested-in-us-for-allegedly-assaulting-a-hotel-maid-sexually-247709

July 26, 2012, 4:26 PM IST

How the Tourism Ban Affects Tiger Parks

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/07/26/how-the-tourism-ban-affects-india%E2%80%99s-tiger-parks/

Tiger Tourism Ban In India: Will It Help Or Hurt The Dwindling Population?

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/366716/20120725/tiger-tourism-india-ban.htm

Indian Supreme Court places temporary ban on tiger tourism
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/world/indian-supreme-court-places-temporary-ban-on-tiger-tourism

India's top court bans tourism in tiger parks

http://canindia.com/2012/07/indias-top-court-bans-tourism-in-tiger-parks/

India suspends tiger tourism

By Nirmala George

11:00 AM Thursday Jul 26, 2012

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/news/article.cfm?c_id=7&objectid=10822349

India bans tiger tourism in core parks in bid to boost numbers

By SARAH GORDON

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2179202/India-bans-tiger-tourism-core-parks-bid-boost-big-cat-population.html

26 JUL, 2012, 04.38AM IST, NEHA SHUKLA,TNN 

Green brigade hails SC order on tiger reserves

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/the-good-earth/green-brigade-hails-sc-order-on-tiger-reserves/articleshow/15153880.cms

Tiger tourism takes a hit in India wildlife parks

http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2012/07/tiger-tourism-takes-a-hit-in-india-wildlife-parks/811779/1?csp=34travel

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS

GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM

http://forest.mizoram.gov.in/page/profile100712110723.html

IN NEWS (July 25, 2012)

Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 16:00

Jayanthi Natarajan welcomes SC order on tiger reserves

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/jayanthi-natarajan-welcomes-sc-ordertiger-reserves_734620.html

Eyes and ears shut, cry wildlife experts

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120725/jsp/nation/story_15769107.jsp#.UBAbt5OyHfg

SC order: Wildlife wing in Maharashtra bans tourism in tiger reserves

Pradip Kumar Maitra, Hindustan Times
Nagpur, July 24, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Maharashtra/SC-order-Wildlife-wing-in-Maharashtra-bans-tourism-in-tiger-reserves/Article1-894989.aspx

Practical difficulties remain in enforcing ban

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Practical-difficulties-remain-in-enforcing-ban/articleshow/15134254.cms

We need regulated tourism: Experts

Anindo Dey, TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/We-need-regulated-tourism-Experts/articleshow/15134138.cms

July 24, 2012, 10:01 AM9 Comments

Save the Tiger, Ban the Tourists

By HEATHER TIMMONS

http://india.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/save-the-tiger-ban-the-tourists/

Tours operators unhappy on ban

Jul 25, 2012 - Rashme Sehga

http://www.asianage.com/india/tours-operators-unhappy-ban-619

'Last nail in tiger's coffin'

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Last-nail-in-tigers-coffin/articleshow/15134252.cms

Tourism ban trips poaching alarm in core tiger areas

Krishnendu Mukherjee, TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Tourism-ban-trips-poaching-alarm-in-core-tiger-areas/articleshow/15135205.cms

Tiger tourism ban criticised

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/9426100/Tiger-tourism-ban-criticised.html

CBI court denies bail to forest, mine officials

TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/CBI-court-denies-bail-to-forest-mine-officials/articleshow/15133814.cms

Regional meets to 'Save Western Ghats' soon

TNN | Jul 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Regional-meets-to-Save-Western-Ghats-soon/articleshow/15134474.cms

2 reserves notify buffer zones

TUESDAY, 24 JULY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/83163-2-reserves-notify-buffer-zones.html

MoEF rejects proposal to fast track and extend environmental clearance to CIL

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/MoEF_rejects_proposal_to_fast_track_and_extend_environmental_clearance_to_CIL/275142.html

India's top court bans tourism in tiger parks

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57478714/indias-top-court-bans-tourism-in-tiger-parks/

Indian Supreme Court places temporary ban on tiger tourism

By Molly Gray, for CNN

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/07/25/world/asia/india-tiger-tourism/index.html

India's Supreme Court bans tourism in wildlife parks in effort to save endangered big cat

India's top court bans tourism in tiger parks

http://www.newser.com/article/da079bg00/indias-supreme-court-bans-tourism-in-wildlife-parks-in-effort-to-save-endangered-big-cat.html

Tiger tourism suspended in India

2012-07-25 

http://www.news24.com/Travel/International/Tiger-tourism-suspended-in-India-20120725

IN NEWS (July 24, 2012)

No tourism in core areas of tiger reserves: Supreme Court

Published: Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-tourism-in-core-areas-of-tiger-reserves-supreme-court_1719104

Jayanthi Natarajan welcomes SC order on tiger reserves

July 24, 2012

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/node/143314

FAC fast losing relevance

MONDAY, 23 JULY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/82907-fac-fast-losing-relevance.html

No fast-track of green nod to CIL’s 13 projects, says Eco Ministry

SIDDHARTHA P. SAIKIA

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3675227.ece

No forest land for mining: Parrikar

TNN | Jul 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/No-forest-land-for-mining-Parrikar/articleshow/15113823.cms

Orissa forest dept recommends closure of nine mines

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/orissa-forest-dept-recommends-closure-of-nine-mines/975869/

With 54% green cover, Gandhinagar India's tree capital

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN Jul 22, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/developmental-issues/32788370_1_lakh-trees-social-forestry-greenest-cities

Private players to green cities

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN | Jul 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Private-players-to-green-cities/articleshow/15114496.cms

A blip on the radar of conservation

July 23, 2012   Saving a species

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/266427/a-blip-radar-conservation.html

‘Scorecard’ shows which countries protect wildlife from illegal trade - and which don't

http://www.wwf.org.uk/news_feed.cfm?unewsid=6133

Rapid response teams to check man-animal conflict

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rapid-response-teams-to-check-mananimal-conflict/978610/

Crocodiles keep Zahirpur villagers on tenterhooks

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/crocodiles-keep-zahirpur-villagers-on-tenterhooks/978606/

Wounded tusker spotted in Odisha forest

Press Trust of India / Sambalpur (Odisha) July 24, 2012, 13:05

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/wounded-tusker-spotted-in-odisha-forest/36001/

Farmers, forestry workers and fishermen 'happiest'

http://m.indianexpress.com/news/farmers-forestry-workers-and-fishermen-happiest/978694/

Indian power sector sweating over environment ministry draft rules

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Indian_power_sector_sweating_over_environment_ministry_draft_rules/274987.html

India’s Supreme Court bans tourism in wildlife parks in effort to save endangered big cat

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/indias-supreme-court-bans-tourism-in-wildlife-parks-in-effort-to-save-endangered-big-cat/2012/07/24/gJQAy7uF6W_story.html

India's top court bans tourism in tiger parks

http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/world/story/11348402/

Jayanthi Natarajan hails SC order on tiger reserves

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/jayanthi-natarajan-hails-sc-order-on-tiger-reserves_789428.html

Status of bear declining in India: Wildlife Institutions

http://newsneteast.com/status-of-bear-threatening-in-india-wildlife-institutions/

IN NEWS (July 23, 2012)

Jayanthi Natarajan: a green minister who only gives the green signal

http://www.firstpost.com/india/jayanthi-natarajan-a-green-minister-who-only-gives-the-green-signal-387222.html

The Environment Ministry is back to its old days

http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/bahardutt/258/63721/the-environment-ministry-is-back-to-its-old-days.html

It’s time to act tough

Bahar Dutt , Hindustan Times  July 22, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/editorial-views-on/Opeds/It-s-time-to-act-tough/Article1-893834.aspx

Clearances halt at forests ministry on panel formation

Some 35-40 projects are held up because an advisory committee hasn’t been formed after the previous panel’s term ended in May

Neha Sethi

http://www.livemint.com/2012/07/22232114/Clearances-halt-at-forests-min.html

Forest minister Sartaj Singh appeals for active participation in forest development scheme

Ankur Sirothia, TNN Jul 22, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/bhopal/32788384_1_forest-minister-forest-development-forest-dwellers

Settlers overrun 24% of forests

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120721/jsp/northeast/story_15753054.jsp#.UA1yVpOyHfg

Make tree space mandatory in development plans

TNN | Jul 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Make-tree-space-mandatory-in-development-plans/articleshow/15099417.cms

Power sector sweating over environment ministry's draft rules

Shishir Arya, TNN | Jul 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Power-sector-sweating-over-environment-ministrys-draft-rules/articleshow/15099008.cms

With 54% green cover, Gandhinagar India's tree capital

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN Jul 22, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-22/developmental-issues/32788370_1_lakh-trees-social-forestry-greenest-cities

WWF gives 'green score' to India for efforts to stop trade in endangered elephants, tigers

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/07/23/223-WWF-gives-green-score-to-India-for-efforts-to-stop-trade-in-endangered-elephants-tigers.html

WWF: Asia fuels illegal wildlife parts trade

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18950189

Many Countries Failing to Prevent Illegal Wildlife Trade: WWF Report

Wynne Parry, LiveScience Senior Writer

Date: 22 July 2012

http://www.livescience.com/21750-illegal-wildlife-trade-report-card.html

KERALA HAS SET A MODEL IN NATURE CONSERVATION

http://cityjournal.in/?p=3535

Eye in the sky for Kaziranga

Naresh Mitra, TNN | Jul 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Eye-in-the-sky-for-Kaziranga/articleshow/15096516.cms

Human-bear conflict a concern in Maharashtra: Study

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Human-bear-conflict-a-concern-in-Maharashtra-Study/articleshow/15098571.cms

Centre launches recovery plan to protect bustards

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Centre-launches-recovery-plan-to-protect-bustards/articleshow/15098657.cms

Human-bear conflict a concern in Maharashtra: Study

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 23, 2012

MoEF calls for action plan to save Great Indian Bustards

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/moef-calls-for-action-plan-to-save-great-indian-bustards/978160/

Indian gaur found dead

TNN | Jul 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Indian-gaur-found-dead/articleshow/15100462.cms

Goa forest and environment ministry to help implement Rio+20

Karsten Miranda, TNN Jul 20, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/goa/32763049_1_sunil-churi-rio-20-indian-astrobiology-research-centre

Wildlife blow to Spain king

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120722/jsp/foreign/story_15757439.jsp#.UA1125OyHfg

Wild photo contest

Published: 23/07/2012

http://www.bangkokpost.com/arts-and-culture/art/303800/wild-photo-contest

IN NEWS (July 22, 2012)

Greed eating green

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN | Jul 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Greed-eating-green/articleshow/15084454.cms

Betraying India’s Wildlife

by Praveen Bhargav

http://www.conservationindia.org/resources/opinion/betraying-indias-wildlife

Tree count to help develop environment plans

TNN | Jul 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Tree-count-to-help-develop-environment-plans/articleshow/15084463.cms

Odisha chief minister reviews the 'action taken' by govt. Of india on odisha's proposals

http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=35288

CM dissatisfied over clearance getting initiatives for projects

SUNDAY, 22 JULY 2012 

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/82488-cm-dissatisfied-over-clearance-getting-initiatives-for-projects.html

Forest in Barak Valley denuded

Press Trust of India / Karimganj(Assam) July 22, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/forest-in-barak-valley-denuded/35326/

Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan statement

http://bch.cbd.int/mop6/statements/matarajan/

Friend regrets entering forest

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article570121.ece

GoM on coal regulatory Bill this week

http://english.samaylive.com/nation-news/676509317/gom-on-coal-regulatory-bill-this-week.html

Looking forward to Indian wildlife

http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/looking-forward-to-indian-wildlife-1-4760978

IN NEWS (July 21, 2012)

BUDDHA TREE ALIVE AND HEALTHY AT AGE 2,500

POSTED ON JUL 21, 2012 IN SCIENCE

http://www.onlinejournal.com/science/buddha-tree-alive-and-healthy-at-age-2500/

8 lakh Kendu leaf workers come under insurance cover

SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/82309-8-lakh-kendu-leaf-workers-come-under-insurance-cover.html

India: A National Report On Community Forest Rights Under Forest Rights Act - Status And Issues

http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15734:india-a-national-report-on-community-forest-rights-under-forest-rights-act-status-and-issues&catid=33:central-asia-indigenous-peoples&Itemid=66

Elephants cause maximum loss of human lives: MoEF

TNN Jul 21, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-21/lucknow/32776350_1_man-animal-conflict-wild-animals-wild-elephants

Norms being violated in tortoise sanctuary

Binay Singh, TNN Jul 21, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-21/varanasi/32776548_1_tortoise-sanctuary-kashi-wildlife-ramnagar-fort

Environment body raises concern over BSF proposal in tiger reserve

PTI Jul 20, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-20/developmental-issues/32763769_1_tiger-reserve-bsf-mizoram

Telethon Raises $10.5 Million for Save the Tiger Campaign

http://www.indiawest.com/news/5595-telethon-raises-10-5-million-for-save-the-tiger-campaign.html

Green India Mission to develop forests 
Ambika Sharma

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120716/himachal.htm#5

Tuesday, 17 July 2012 22:58

India: Few venture into these forests at night

http://english.irib.ir/subcontinent/physical-features/flora-a-fauna/item/83812-india-few-venture-into-these-forests-at-night

Forest fires in Uttarakhand, India

http://www.350.org/en/node/28682

Financial loss to airlines due to bird hits comes down

Press Trust of India / New Delhi July 20, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/financial-loss-to-airlines-due-to-bird-hits-comes-down/34659/

Greener Pastures Launches The Great North-East India Wildlife Tour - A Grand Wilderness Journey

http://www.prlog.org/11930244-greener-pastures-launches-the-great-north-east-india-wildlife-tour-grand-wilderness-journey.html

India U-19 players complete boot camp in forest

Friday, July 20, 2012

http://www.thatscricket.com/news/2012/07/20/india-u-19-players-complete-boot-camp-in-forest-063860.html

IN NEWS (July 20, 2012)

New project to restore ecological status in state

Rachna Singh, TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/New-project-to-restore-ecological-status-in-state/articleshow/15050596.cms

Goa forest and environment ministry to help implement Rio+20

Karsten Miranda, TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-forest-and-environment-ministry-to-help-implement-Rio20/articleshow/15052508.cms

Western Ghats heritage status? No thanks

Written by Maya Sharma, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Updated: July 19, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/western-ghats-heritage-status-no-thanks-245358

Will tribals meet for their land?

Govind Kamat Maad, TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Will-tribals-meet-for-their-land/articleshow/15049018.cms

Irked by wildlife hurdle, defence ministry seeks SC help for projects

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, July 19, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Irked-by-wildlife-hurdle-defence-ministry-seeks-SC-help-for-projects/Article1-892043.aspx

SC arena for wildlife vs defence battle?

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times    New Delhi, July 20, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/SC-arena-for-wildlife-vs-defence-battle/Article1-892129.aspx

Workshops for SSB officials to choke illegal wildlife trade on border points

THURSDAY, 19 JULY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/81951-workshops-for-ssb-officials-to-choke-illegal-wildlife-trade-on-border-points.html

Declare Kolamarka forests as sanctuary: Centre tells Maha govt

Press Trust of India / New Delhi July 19, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/declare-kolamarka-forests-as-sanctuary-centre-tells-maha-govt/34340/

Leopard in Dramatic Photo Traced to 2004 Camera Trap

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120719110938.htm

Leopard In Dramatic New Photo Was Also Photographed By A Camera Trap In 2004

JULY 19, 2012 BY NATHAN 

http://planetsave.com/2012/07/19/leopard-in-dramatic-new-photo-was-also-photographed-by-a-camera-trap-in-2004/

Infection may have killed cheetah family, says expert

TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Infection-may-have-killed-cheetah-family-says-expert/articleshow/15049316.cms

Immediate dredging of Ganga demanded

TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Immediate-dredging-of-Ganga-demanded/articleshow/15050035.cms

This Shravan, forest dept to keep Bhimashankar clean

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/This-Shravan-forest-dept-to-keep-Bhimashankar-clean/articleshow/15050335.cms

Greenpeace to file writ petition against allocation of coal mines destroying green cover

Jul 20, 2012,

http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/15055887.cms

IN NEWS (July 19, 2012)

Human interference at the root of man-animal conflict

Press Trust of India / Srinagar July 19, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/human-interference-atrootman-animal-conflict/34117/

Handholding through green spaces

USHA RAI

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/books/article3653960.ece

Perennial debate: wildlife versus defence

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, July 18, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Perennial-debate-wildlife-versus-defence/Article1-891228.aspx

'Protecting forests, responsibility of all'

http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/07/19/news22.asp

KP forest cover growing, claims minister

http://dawn.com/2012/07/19/kp-forest-cover-growing-claims-minister-2/

7.663m saplings planted in spring season

http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-59449-7.663m-saplings-planted-in-spring-season

Ministry of environment and forests need not tell Goa on environment clearance for mining: Manohar Parrikar

Vijay Desouza, TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Ministry-of-environment-and-forests-need-not-tell-Goa-on-environment-clearance-for-mining-Manohar-Parrikar/articleshow/15034964.cms

Working plan ignored in Bhandara, Gondia too

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jul 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Working-plan-ignored-in-Bhandara-Gondia-too/articleshow/15036370.cms

Nesting sites of estuarine crocodiles sighted in Bhitarkanika

Press Trust of India / Kendrapara (Odisha) July 19, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/nesting-sitesestuarine-crocodiles-sighted-in-bhitarkanika/34029/

Minister’s nephew in Blackbuck poaching case

Six arrested for poaching released under political pressure

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/minister-s-nephew-in-blackbuck-poaching-case-1.1050824

8 booked for killing blackbuck

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/8-booked-for-killing-blackbuck/976510/

Six peacocks found dead in Ramabainagar district

TNN | Jul 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Six-peacocks-found-dead-in-Ramabainagar-district/articleshow/15037017.cms

Coal is a dirty fuel: Abhay Deol

http://in.news.yahoo.com/coal-is-a-dirty-fuel--abhay-deol.html

Book Review — Fundamentals of Wildlife Management

by Prerna Bindra | The Pioneer

http://www.conservationindia.org/resources/book-review-fundamentals-of-wildlife-management

Center for Wildlife needs our help

http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120718/OPINION/207180333/-1/NEWSMAP

ACE Continues Support of American Forests' Tree-Planting and Ecosystem Restoration Projects in Eleven Locations Worldwide

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ace-continues-support-of-american-forests-tree-planting-and-ecosystem-restoration-projects-in-eleven-locations-worldwide-2012-07-18

Borneo's forests face dire future from global warming

mongabay.com   July 18, 2012

http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0718-borneo-global-warming.html#

IN NEWS (July 18, 2012)

Orissa forest dept recommends closure of nine mines

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/orissa-forest-dept-recommends-closure-of-nine-mines/975869/

India: Vandana Shiva: The Forest, The Farm and Feminine Power

http://indiacurrentaffairs.org/india-vandana-shiva-the-forest-the-farm-and-feminine-power/

MoEF asks state govt to stop dump mining

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/MoEF-asks-state-govt-to-stop-dump-mining/articleshow/15024086.cms

'Jungle law reigns, not bravado'

M K Madhusoodan, TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Jungle-law-reigns-not-bravado/articleshow/15024412.cms

Multiple entry points make Bannerghatta porous

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Multiple-entry-points-make-Bannerghatta-porous/articleshow/15024416.cms

Meeting to Close Gaps In Porous Indo-Nepal Border

http://empowerednews.net/meeting-to-close-gaps-in-porous-indo-nepal-border/1825809/

'Creation of buffer zone unrealistic'

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Creation-of-buffer-zone-unrealistic/articleshow/15023643.cms

Mohanlal violated wildlife protection Act, 1972

 http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/regional/mohanlal-violated-wildlife-protection-act-1972_115489.htm

Lions make coastal belt their home

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Lions-make-coastal-belt-their-home/articleshow/15024857.cms

Two held for trying to sell rare turtle

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Two-held-for-trying-to-sell-rare-turtle/articleshow/15025819.cms

Forest guards evict canoodling couple

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Forest-guards-evict-canoodling-couple/articleshow/15024413.cms

9 snake charmers arrested, 12 Black Cobras seized

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/9-snake-charmers-arrested-12-Black-Cobras-seized/articleshow/15024503.cms

Forest staff capture bear after 7-hr drama

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Forest-staff-capture-bear-after-7-hr-drama/articleshow/15025008.cms

Elephant hit by train, battles for life

TNN | Jul 17, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Elephant-hit-by-train-battles-for-life/articleshow/15021703.cms

Satwik Shastri could have been saved, rues father

TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Satwik-Shastri-could-have-been-saved-rues-father/articleshow/15024414.cms

Legal tussle for 1,163 acres of forest land takes a new turn

TNN | Jul 17, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Legal-tussle-for-1163-acres-of-forest-land-takes-a-new-turn/articleshow/15022139.cms

'Centre should bother more about safety of mines'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/centre-should-bother-more-about-safety-of-mines_788298.html

Goa asks Centre to concentrate on mines safety

India

http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2012/newsDetails180712u.php

The forest gumption

http://newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/article565855.ece

Students can get a peek into wildlife

TNN Jul 16, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-16/mysore/32697798_1_youth-club-mysore-zoo-zoo-patrol

Resorts in Coimbatore are on safer side

K A Shaji, TNN | Jul 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Resorts-in-Coimbatore-are-on-safer-side/articleshow/15025074.cms

Innovation, but when?

http://www.chroniclejournal.com/editorial/daily_editorial/2012-07-18/innovation-when