IN NEWS (August 31, 2012)

Experts throw new light on tiger tourism

http://www.asianage.com/india/experts-throw-new-light-tiger-tourism-265

“Marginal Drop” in Indian Forest Cover

http://www.travel-impact-newswire.com/2012/08/marginal-drop-in-indian-forest-cover/#axzz258nXnoOA

Western Ghats: TN adds 74 sq km to forest cover, Kerala depletes forest area by 24 sq km

http://www.domain-b.com/environment/20120830_forests.html

Forests ministry to respond to highways’ demand with SC ruling

http://www.livemint.com/2012/08/30211014/Forests-ministry-to-respond-to.html?atype=tp

Tripura gives land rights to poor tribals

Press Trust of India / Devendranagar (West Tripura) August 31, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/tripura-gives-land-rights-to-poor-teibals/50313/

People participation key to eco-tourism

TNN | Aug 31, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/People-participation-key-to-eco-tourism/articleshow/16037956.cms

TNAU to make greener Eastern Ghats

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/regions/coimbatore/tnau-make-greener-eastern-ghats-496

Almost 900 Star Tortoises seized in Thailand

http://helpwildlife.org.in/2012/08/almost-900-star-tortoises-seized-in-thailand/

Forest department to confirm identity of caged leopard

Aparna Nair, TNN | Aug 31, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-department-to-confirm-identity-of-caged-leopard/articleshow/16021608.cms

Eucalyptus trees becoming a headache for forest officials

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/eucalyptus-trees-becoming-a-headache-for-forest-officials/287044-60-122.html

Paithona valley turns muddy red

Paul Fernandes, TNN | Aug 31, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Paithona-valley-turns-muddy-red/articleshow/16027747.cms

Haryana Urban Development Authority roads on forest land?

TNN | Aug 31, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Haryana-Urban-Development-Authority-roads-on-forest-land/articleshow/16027685.cms

Owl stolen from Chhatbir Zoo

TNN | Aug 31, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Owl-stolen-from-Chhatbir-Zoo/articleshow/16030235.cms

World's deadliest snake discovered in Indian shipping container after arriving at Essex dock
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2195730/Worlds-deadliest-snake-shipping-container-Essex-travelling-way-India.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Outdoors: Will we ignore passenger pigeon lesson?

http://www.telegram.com/article/20120831/COLUMN10/108319690