IN NEWS (October 25, 2012)

Attaching monetary value to biodiversity spinoffs will help the poor

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/attaching-monetary-value-to-biodiversity-spinoffs-will-help-the-poor/articleshow/16947591.cms

U.N. recognises new guidelines to better manage competing demands for land

25OCT 2012 

BY CATRIONA MOSS and VANESSA REID

http://blog.cifor.org/11234/u-n-recognises-new-guidelines-to-better-manage-competing-demands-for-land/#.UIlrIZMofN0

Meet to fast-track road projects

Dipak Kumar Dash, TNN | Oct 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Meet-to-fast-track-road-projects/articleshow/16946849.cms

Haryana bypasses MoEF for golf course

Oct 25, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal | 

Age Correspondent  New Delhi

http://www.asianage.com/india/haryana-bypasses-moef-golf-course-759

Fighting to save forests from coal-mining lobby

http://in.finance.yahoo.com/photos/fighting-to-save-forests-from-coal-mining-lobby-slideshow/

Game's up on tiger-spotting racket

Anil Kumar M, TNN | Oct 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Games-up-on-tiger-spotting-racket/articleshow/16946581.cms

International Paper achieves new milestone in farm forestry

OUR BUREAU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/international-paper-achieves-new-milestone-in-farm-forestry/article4030827.ece

APPM plants one billion trees under forest initiative

PTI [ Updated 25 Oct 2012

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/appm-plants-one-billion-trees-under-forest-initiative-18337.html

Forest official mauled to death by tiger

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/forest-official-mauled-to-death-by-tiger/72339/

Two tea workers killed in bison attack

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-tea-workers-killed-in-bison-attack/72381/

Wildlife adventure in India is an experience of a lifetime

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/travel/wildlife-adventure-in-india-is-an-experience-of-a-lifetime/articleshow/16947779.cms

World of owls, now illustrated in a comic book

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/world-of-owls-now-illustrated-in-a-comic-book/1021787/

Nigeria to build wildlife park

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/Nigeria-to-build-wildlife-park/articleshow/16950075.cms

The Hon. Minister Mrs. Jayanthi Natarajan, MoEF: Stop issuing EC until Changing of the 'CRZ Notification 2011'

by Goutham Rathinam

http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/the-hon-minister-mrs-jayanthi-natarajan-moef-stop-issuing-ec-until-changing-of-the-crz-notification-2011

IN NEWS (October 24, 2012)

Natarajan sets up clash with Chidambaram on fast-tracking infra projects

http://currentnews.in/2012/10/22/natarajan-sets-up-clash-with-chidambaram-on-fast-tracking-infra-projects/

Maharashtra govt plans new policy for 'green cover'

PTI | Oct 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/the-good-earth/Maharashtra-govt-plans-new-policy-for-green-cover/articleshow/16937403.cms

Sustainable Development Ideas:Building Sand Castle.

http://oyeta936.wordpress.com/tag/jayanthi-natarajan/

Experts to study mining, industry impact on Tadoba

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Oct 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Experts-to-study-mining-industry-impact-on-Tadoba/articleshow/16934197.cms

Fighting to save forests from coal-mining lobby

http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/fighting-to-save-forests-from-coal-mining-lobby-slideshow/

Lourenco guns for Parrikar

TNN | Oct 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Lourenco-guns-for-Parrikar/articleshow/16934416.cms

A week on, 3 big cats play elusive

TNN | Oct 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/A-week-on-3-big-cats-play-elusive/articleshow/16934903.cms

24 OCT, 2012, 04.51AM IST, VIJAYSINH PARMAR,TNN 

‘Nympho’ lioness turns the heat on males in Gujarat

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/nympho-lioness-turns-the-heat-on-males-in-gujarat/articleshow/16935350.cms

Musk deer rescued in J-K

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/musk-deer-rescued-in-j-k/72018/

IN NEWS (October 23, 2012)

Subverting environmental regulation

Praful Bidwai

http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=254880

Missing the wood for the trees

DIVYA TRIVEDI

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/society/missing-the-wood-for-the-trees/article4022793.ece

'Need moratorium on mega projects, processes'

TNN | Oct 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Need-moratorium-on-mega-projects-processes/articleshow/16921317.cms

Jayanthi Natarajan firm on taking up issue of NIB’s powers to Cabinet

OUR BUREAU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/jayanthi-natarajan-firm-on-taking-up-issue-of-nibs-powers-to-cabinet/article4022560.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

Natarajan terms UN biodiversity meet a success, pledges more money for cause

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/10/22/216-Natarajan-terms-UN-biodiversity-meet-a-success-pledges-more-money-for-cause.html

Call to augment frontline forest staff
STAFF Reporter

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2312/city06

Sushilkumar Shinde to ask Jayanti Natarajan for push to road construction in naxal-hit districts

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/sushilkumar-shinde-to-ask-jayanti-natarajan-for-push-to-road-construction-in-naxal-hit-districts/articleshow/16920920.cms

ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY OKAYS BAGHLIAR-II

‘450 MW Project To Start Generation In June 2015’

MUDDASIR ALI

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2012/Oct/23/environment-ministry-okays-baghliar-ii-30.asp

Maharashtra to take up documentation of biodiversity soon

Dipannita Das, TNN | Oct 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Maharashtra-to-take-up-documentation-of-biodiversity-soon/articleshow/16921322.cms

Release of books on “Forest Biodiversity in India” and “Forest Sector Report India 2010” by Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan, Hon’ble Minister of State, Environmentand Forests, Government of India in presence of DG, ICFRE during COP-11,Hyderabad on 17th October

http://www.icfre.org/UserFiles/File/Institute-ICFRE/Press_note_Coffee_table_book.pdf

Karnataka shuts down all resorts and guest houses inside reserve forests

http://www.eturbonews.com/31860/karnataka-shuts-down-all-resorts-and-guest-houses-inside-reserve

Woman 'raised by monkeys' brings Mowgli to life

Agencies | Oct 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Woman-raised-by-monkeys-brings-Mowgli-to-life/articleshow/16923007.cms

Wildlife group seek more action to protect Assam's rhinos

http://twocircles.net/2012oct22/wildlife_group_seek_more_action_protect_assams_rhinos.html

Developed countries agree to double resources for biodiversity protection by 2015

http://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/developed-countries-agree-to-double-resources-for-biodiversity-protection-by-2015/

POSCO-India seeks further extension of its SEZ validity

Published: Monday, Oct 22, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_posco-india-seeks-further-extension-of-its-sez-validity_1755064

Registration Now Open for RISI Indian Seminar December 11-12, 2012

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/22/4929693/registration-now-open-for-risi.html

Recognising indigenous “sacred areas” could double amount of protected land worldwide

23 OCT 2012

BY MELATI KAYE

http://blog.cifor.org/11200/recognising-indigenous-sacred-areas-could-double-the-amount-of-protected-land-worldwide/#.UIbKg5OyHfg

Namibia: Nation Receives Conservation Award

http://allafrica.com/stories/201210230371.html

IN NEWS (October 22, 2012)

India’s poor most vulnerable to rapid biodiversity loss

By Betwa Sharma | October 22, 2012

http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/global-observer/indias-poor-most-vulnerable-to-rapid-biodiversity-loss/7732

Developing countries to get $30 b for biodiversity over 8 years: Natarajan

OUR BUREAU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/developing-countries-to-get-30-b-for-biodiversity-over-8-years-natarajan/article4022301.ece

NIB issue to be raised with PM: Jayanti

PTI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nib-issue-to-be-raised-with-pm-jayanti/article4022336.ece

Stop fresh encroachments in forests, Naxals tell tribals

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/stop-fresh-encroachments-in-forests-naxals-tell-tribals/1019819

J&K govt diverted 1883 hectares of forestland in Jammu: CAG

PTI | Oct 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/JK-govt-diverted-1883-hectares-of-forestland-in-Jammu-CAG/articleshow/16913511.cms

Farm area ‘the size of Switzerland’ needed to meet India’s biofuel shortage

22OCT 2012

BY DAISY OUYA

http://blog.cifor.org/11163/farm-area-the-size-of-switzerland-needed-to-meet-indias-biofuel-shortage/#.UIVK7pOyHfg

DNA investigations: Reliance flouts forest law, Centre yawns

Published: Monday, Oct 22, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_dna-investigations-reliance-flouts-forest-law-centre-yawns_1754865

Poachers beware, DNA can nail you down

Written by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Mala Das | Updated: October 21, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/poachers-beware-dna-can-nail-you-down-282624

Corbett eye in the sky nets illegal miners red-handed

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

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Corbett-eye-in-the-sky-nets-illegal-miners-red-handed/Article1-948288.aspx

Navegaon-Nagzira tiger reserve proposal being recast

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Oct 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Navegaon-Nagzira-tiger-reserve-proposal-being-recast/articleshow/16907887.cms

In the Wild

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/in-the-wild/1020111/0

RPT-Going underground: India needs to dig deep to keep lights on

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/22/india-coal-idUSL3E8LM22020121022

After 16 yrs, redemption at last for Arjuna

TNN | Oct 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/After-16-yrs-redemption-at-last-for-Arjuna/articleshow/16913418.cms

Teenager killed by big cat

TNN | Oct 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Teenager-killed-by-big-cat/articleshow/16912171.cms

Wildlife SOS India Success Story

http://polarbearallies.blogspot.in/2012/10/wildlife-sos-india-success-story.html

Shah panel to visit state again

BS Reporter / Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar Oct 22, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/shah-panel-to-visit-state-again/490316/

‘Dedication must for entrepreneurs’

Ramendra Singh, TNN | Oct 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Dedication-must-for-entrepreneurs/articleshow/16911697.cms

IN NEWS (October 21, 2012)

'Global warming upsetting biological clock of species'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/global-warming-upsetting-biological-clock-of-species_806817.html

Earth under attack

http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-9-138737-Earth-under-attack

Environment watchdog rejects finance ministry's claim

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/10/20/329--Environment-watchdog-rejects-finance-ministry-s-claim-.html

CSE: Forest land being constantly diverted

Oct 21, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal | 

Age Correspondent

http://www.asianage.com/india/cse-forest-land-being-constantly-diverted-813

CSE says no need for National Investment Board

Says NIB will dismantle the regulatory systems for green clearances

Sreelata Menon / New Delhi Oct 20, 2012

http://business-standard.com/india/news/cse-says-no-need-for-national-investment-board/192219/on

The Second Asean-India Ministerial Meeting On Agriculture And Forestry 17 October 2012, New Delhi, India

http://www.aseanindia.com/press-release/2012/10/18/the-second-asean-india-ministerial-meeting-on-agriculture-and-forestry-17-october-2012-new-delhi-india

BMS Rathore, Indian Ministry for Environment & Forest

http://vimeo.com/51596499

1 km buffer zone, says state cabinet

TNN | Oct 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/1-km-buffer-zone-says-state-cabinet/articleshow/16897859.cms

Panthera media director wins Wildlife Photojournalist of Year Award for wild tiger photos

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-10/p-pmd101812.php

Leopard falls into well, dies

Aparna Nair, TNN | Oct 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Leopard-falls-into-well-dies/articleshow/16897510.cms

Animal Action Education for students during Wildlife Week

http://www.wildlifetrustofindia.org/current-news/121016_Animal_Action_Education_for_students_during_Wildlife_Week.html

Developed countries to double funding on biodiversity conservation

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=43919

Agencies spar over pruning of tress

Neha Lalchandani, TNN | Oct 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Agencies-spar-over-pruning-of-tress/articleshow/16896871.cms

Posco seeks extension of nod for SEZ

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/posco-seeks-extensionnod-for-sez/490250/

IIFM’s India Conclave hosted in State capital

SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2012 

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/103076-iifms-india-conclave-hosted-in-state-capital.html

IN NEWS (October 20, 2012)

Odisha villagers win UN award for their conservation efforts

  By Richa Sharma

http://www.theweekendleader.com/Heroism/1375/green-restorers.html

20 OCT, 2012, 11.40AM IST, IANS 

UN meet: Developed countries agree to double funds for biodiversity

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/developmental-issues/un-meet-developed-countries-agree-to-double-funds-for-biodiversity/articleshow/16888597.cms

UN biodiversity convention concludes

Updated: Saturday, October 20, 2012

http://news.oneindia.in/2012/10/20/un-biodiversity-meet-concludes-1086626.html

‘Loss of biodiversity led to persistence of poverty’

SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2012 

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/102964-loss-of-biodiversity-led-to-persistence-of-poverty.html

Tenure of group studying Gadgil's report extended

TNN | Oct 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Tenure-of-group-studying-Gadgils-report-extended/articleshow/16885135.cms

First Newsletter on India-ASEAN News on Agriculture and Forestry

Posted on October 18, 2012 by ASEAN India Team

http://www.aseanindia.com/press-release/2012/10/18/first-newsletter-on-india-asean-news-on-agriculture-and-forestry

Cornered in Africa, poachers bleed Kaziranga

Naresh Mitra, TNN | Oct 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Cornered-in-Africa-poachers-bleed-Kaziranga/articleshow/16885705.cms

Corbett's Bijrani and Jhirna zones to reopen today

D S Kunwar, TNN | Oct 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Corbetts-Bijrani-and-Jhirna-zones-to-reopen-today/articleshow/16885334.cms

India lifts ban on tiger tourism; Visitors will once more be allowed into the parks that are home to tiger reserves starting this weekend
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/india-lifts-ban-tiger-tourism-article-1.1187518

Kumble: Observe wildlife on campus

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1306136.ece

No more monkeying around: Forest department sterilises them

TNN | Oct 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/No-more-monkeying-around-Forest-department-sterilises-them/articleshow/16886356.cms

PETA demonstrates for chained elephant’s release

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/peta-demonstrates-for-chained-elephant-s-release/1019471/

Balarama will still amble Mysore streets

HM Aravind, TNN | Oct 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Balarama-will-still-amble-Mysore-streets/articleshow/16882131.cms

Natarajan releases 2 books by ICFRE

SATURDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/dehradun/103033-natarajan-releases-2-books-by-icfre.html

CSR Conclave at IIFM

TNN | Oct 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/CSR-Conclave-at-IIFM/articleshow/16886692.cms

Wildlife Conservation Efforts in India

http://animalstime.com/wildlife-conservation-efforts-in-india/

IN NEWS (October 19, 2012)

UN awards for four community-based conservation efforts

IANS [ Updated 18 Oct 2012

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/un-awards-for-four-community-based-conservation-efforts-18194.html

Eight awarded first India Biodiversity Awards 2012

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

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Eight-awarded-first-India-Biodiversity-Awards-2012/Article1-946698.aspx

UN Strategizes to Fund Biodiversity Recovery in 100 Countries

http://ens-newswire.com/2012/10/18/un-strategizes-to-fund-biodiversity-recovery-in-100-countries/

India seeks to double funds for biodiversity conservation

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

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Double-biodiveristy-fund-India-urges-rich-nations/Article1-947017.aspx

Cong backs NIB, says will expedite projects

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/cong-backs-nib-says-will-expedite-projects/1018932/

Let's look at what really lies beneath

Prerna Bindra
October 18, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/ColumnsOthers/Let-s-look-at-what-really-lies-beneath/Article1-946809.aspx

Conservation should be more than conversation: Steven Galster

By The CoolAge Reporter

http://www.coolage.in/2012/10/18/conservation-should-be-more-than-conversation-steven-galster/

CBD-CoP 11: Securing wildlife corridors as an avenue to halt the loss of biodiversity

http://wildlifetrustofindia.org/current-news/121812_CBD_CoP_11_Securing_wildlife_corridors_as_an_avenue_to_halt_the_loss_of_biodiversity.html

Gharial pair the new guests at Kanpur zoo

Abhinav Malhotra, TNN | Oct 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Gharial-pair-the-new-guests-at-Kanpur-zoo/articleshow/16872774.cms

2 Kaziranga rhinos die of old age

TNN | Oct 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/2-Kaziranga-rhinos-die-of-old-age/articleshow/16872281.cms

Assam: Rhino killed, forest guard injured in Kaziranga

October 15, 2012 

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/assam-rhino-killed-forest-guard-injured-in-kaziranga/20121015.htm

India's Supreme Court lifts ban on tiger tourism

http://www.eturbonews.com/31800/indias-supreme-court-lifts-ban-tiger-tourism

'COALASCENE' in IIFM from today

TNN | Oct 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/COALASCENE-in-IIFM-from-today/articleshow/16873096.cms

Kite flying in urban areas affecting birds

Linah Baliga, TNN | Oct 19, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Kite-flying-in-urban-areas-affecting-birds/articleshow/16876751.cms

On call, for wildlife

MADHAVI SHIVAPRASAD

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/on-call-for-wildlife/article4005590.ece

Forest Dept constitutes Wildlife Protection Squad

http://echoofindia.com/port-blair-forest-dept-constitutes-wildlife-protection-squad-13196

ASEAN's agriculture meet to focus on greater utilisation of resources
Friday, October 19, 2012

http://www.fnbnews.com/article/detnews.asp?articleid=32720&sectionid=1

IN NEWS (October 18, 2012)

MoEF officials are green terrorists: builders

HT Correspondent   Mumbai, October 18, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/MoEF-officials-are-green-terrorists-builders/Article1-946365.aspx

GEF launches 2020 strategy effort to focus on long-term environmental goals

http://www.worldstagegroup.com/worldstagenew/index.php?active=news&newscid=6394&catid=44

Report finds climate change poses threat to Indian farmers

17 October 2012

http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/report-finds-climate-change-poses-threat-to-indian-farmers

Global forest expert panel presents key findings on link between biodiversity and carbon

18OCT 2012

BY MELATI KAYE

http://blog.cifor.org/11135/global-forest-expert-panel-presents-key-findings-on-link-between-biodiversity-and-carbon/#.UIAmypOyHfg

47% of the GDP of the poor comes from natural resources: UN report

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, October 17, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/47-of-the-GDP-of-the-poor-comes-from-natural-resources-UN-report/Article1-946178.aspx

Greens slam move to set up NIB

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Oct 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Greens-slam-move-to-set-up-NIB/articleshow/16861612.cms

FinMin note pans Jayanthi, wants green light for NIB

SHALINI SINGH

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/finmin-note-pans-jayanthi-wants-green-light-for-nib/article4006822.ece

India to Conserve Biodiversity at Grassroots

By Keya Acharya

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/10/india-to-conserve-biodiversity-at-grassroots/

Biodiversity heroes -- from tiger saviors to rejuvenating forests across India

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

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Biodiversity-heroes-from-tiger-saviors-to-rejuvenating-forests-across-India/Article1-946526.aspx

Education for Biodiversity Conservation CoP-11, Hyderabad

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=16190

Jayanthi hopeful of consensus on fund mobilisation

TNN | Oct 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Jayanthi-hopeful-of-consensus-on-fund-mobilisation/articleshow/16857056.cms

Speech of Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan at CoP 11 

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=88450

2nd ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture & Forestry in New Delhi

Posted on October 15, 2012 by ASEAN India Team

http://www.aseanindia.com/press-release/2012/10/15/2nd-asean-india-ministerial-meeting-on-agriculture-forestry-in-new-delhi

Environment and Forest Minister hopeful for a decision on resource mobilization by the end of COP11 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=16167

India's Top Court Lifts Ban on Tiger Tourism

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/indias-top-court-lifts-ban-tiger-tourism-17498997#.UIAqs5OyHfg

Indian Environment Minister, top celebrity pledge support for tiger conservation in Hyderabad

http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?206476/Indian-Environment-Minister-top-celebrity-pledge-support-for-tiger-conservation-in-Hyderabad

Periyar tiger reserve wins green award

TNN | Oct 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Periyar-tiger-reserve-wins-green-award/articleshow/16857053.cms

Recognise the writ of the wild

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/52659-recognise-the-writ-of-the-wild.html

Compensation for people shifting from elephant corridors may go up

G. ANANTHAKRISHNAN

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/compensation-for-people-shifting-from-elephant-corridors-may-go-up/article4006582.ece

Pench to reopen today with additional routes

TNN | Oct 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Pench-to-reopen-today-with-additional-routes/articleshow/16858207.cms

Uttarakhand wildlife habitat caught in crossfire

THURSDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/102498-uttarakhand-wildlife-habitat-caught-in-crossfire.html

Indian mother saves child from leopard's jaws

By Ram Dutt TripathiBBC Hindi, Lucknow

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-19987576

PETA to hold rally for Sunder cause tomorrow

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/peta-to-hold-rally-for-sunder-cause-tomorrow/1018265/

Jayanthi Natarajan rebuts criticism on diversion of forest land

12 Oct 

http://m.firstpost.com/economy/jayanthi-natarajan-rebuts-criticismdiversionforest-land-489118.html

GR issued to regularize 6,546 van majoors

TNN | Oct 18, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/GR-issued-to-regularize-6546-van-majoors/articleshow/16857627.cms

Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer Award Winners Announced (PICTURES)

Posted: 18/10/2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/10/18/wildlife-photographer-award-winners_n_1978039.html?utm_hp_ref=uk

Air quality parameters within prescribed limits in Bengal

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/air-quality-parameters-within-prescribed-limits-in-bengal/69840/

IN NEWS (October 16, 2012)

India positive about outcome of UN biodiversity convention

PTI Oct 15, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-15/developmental-issues/34472216_1_marine-and-coastal-biodiversity-convention-on-biological-diversity-cop

'Indian economic policies destroying biodiversity'

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/10/16/229--Indian-economic-policies-destroying-biodiversity-.html

NTCA proposes six new tiger reserves, five others given in principle approval

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
Hyderabad, October 16, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Hyderabad/NTCA-proposes-six-new-tiger-reserves-five-others-given-in-principle-approval/Article1-945370.aspx

PM urged to take concrete steps on forest rights

TNN | Oct 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/PM-urged-to-take-concrete-steps-on-forest-rights/articleshow/16829206.cms

Andhra Pradesh establised 590 local Biodiversity Committees 

Monday, October 15, 2012

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=16099

Explain falling forest cover: Plan panel

Darpan Singh, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, October 16, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Explain-falling-forest-cover-Plan-panel/Article1-945203.aspx

Tigers find new habitat in Uttarakhand

http://hillpost.in/2012/10/16/tigers-find-new-habitat-in-uttarakhand/52787/himachal-wildlife/bhatt

Four leopards killed every week between 2001-10: Study

TNN | Oct 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Four-leopards-killed-every-week-between-2001-10-Study/articleshow/16829380.cms

Surrounded by agriculture, mines and villages: today’s forests are part of the ‘landscape mosaic’

16OCT 2012

BY MELATI KAYE

http://blog.cifor.org/11096/surrounded-by-agriculture-mines-and-villages-todays-forests-are-part-of-the-landscape-mosaic/#.UH1wH5OyHfg

2nd ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting on
Agriculture & Forestry in New Delhi 

http://www.icar.org.in/node/5133

A young crusader fights for our forests

Oct 16, 2012 | DC Hyderabad

http://www.asianage.com/india/young-crusader-fights-our-forests-706

Coal mines displace tribal forest dwellers in Central India says Report

Jayashree Nandi, TNN Oct 15, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-15/india/34471405_1_forest-dwellers-mahan-forests-forest-rights-act

Halt violation of human rights in forests

Kalpavriksh & Greenpeace release report on Forests Rights status in Coal mining areas

Press release - October 15, 2012

http://www.greenpeace.org/india/en/Press/Halt-violation-of-human-rights-in-forests/

UT plans to acquire land for wildlife corridor

TNN | Oct 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/UT-plans-to-acquire-land-for-wildlife-corridor/articleshow/16830712.cms

Poaching fears over tiger relocation at Sariska

TNN | Oct 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Poaching-fears-over-tiger-relocation-at-Sariska/articleshow/16829612.cms

Forest official charged with using pet dog to trap leopard

TUESDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/101921-forest-official-charged-with-using-pet-dog-to-trap-leopard.html

Veterinarians treat injured Kaziranga rhino

TNN | Oct 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Veterinarians-treat-injured-Kaziranga-rhino/articleshow/16831937.cms

Sustaining the ecosystem for water, wildlife and communities in India

Holcim explains how it is working with local communities and accounting for ecological sensitivities to ensure the future availability of raw material required for cement manufacturing

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business/holcim-sustaining-ecosystem-india?newsfeed=true

IN NEWS (October 15, 2012)

Indigenous advocates at Convention on Biological Diversity COP11 meeting in India

15 October, 2012

http://www.forestpeoples.org/topics/convention-biological-diversity-cbd/news/2012/10/indigenous-advocates-convention-biological-d

'1.1 million hectares of forest under threat from 13 coal fields: Green NGOs

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/1.1-million-hectares-of-forest-under-threat-from-13-coal-fields-green-ngos/1017052/

The Bushmeat Dilemma: Forest communities will hunt, but can they do it sustainably?

15 OCT 2012

BY VANESSA REID

http://blog.cifor.org/11076/the-bushmeat-dilemma-forest-dwelling-communities-will-hunt-but-can-they-do-it-sustainably/#.UHwaAJOyHfg

Get forest department information on portal

Oct 13, 2012

http://m.timesofindia.com/city/bangalore/Get-forest-department-information-on-portal/articleshow/16790210.cms

Rare turtles released into sea

TNN | Oct 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Rare-turtles-released-into-sea/articleshow/16813120.cms

The "critically endangered" Great Indian Bustard

by  Proloy Bagchi    October 14, 2012

http://www.groundreport.com/Health_and_Science/The-critically-endangered-Great-Indian-Bustard/2948558

Endangered animals caught in the tourist trap

15 October 2012 by Ralf Buckley

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21628860.200-endangered-animals-caught-in-the-tourist-trap.html

  

Tiger Parks Feel Pinch

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/10/15/tiger-parks-feel-pinch-of-tourism-ban/

Four leopards killed every week: Study

Saswati Mukherjee B, TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Four-leopards-killed-every-week-Study/articleshow/16816820.cms

Poaching biggest threat to tiger relocation at Sariska

Anindo Dey, TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Poaching-biggest-threat-to-tiger-relocation-at-Sariska/articleshow/16815757.cms

Kaziranga forest staff yet to catch poachers

TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Kaziranga-forest-staff-yet-to-catch-poachers/articleshow/16817485.cms

Stray leopard captured, released

TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Stray-leopard-captured-released/articleshow/16817081.cms

Leopard carcass found on tree

TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Leopard-carcass-found-on-tree/articleshow/16817574.cms

Rhino rescued from river in India; Rhino horn in Vietnam; two imprisoned in UK

Rhino shorts

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/horn-theft.html#cr

Copycat cadre caught for extortion bid

Satyanarayan Patnaik, TNN | Oct 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Copycat-cadre-caught-for-extortion-bid/articleshow/16817085.cms

Phipps exhibit transports viewers

Tropical Forest India highlights Indian culture, horticulture

PILLBOX | Laura Scherb

http://thetartan.org/2012/10/15/pillbox/phipps

25 primate species in Africa, Asia reported on brink of extinction from deforestation, hunting

NIRMALA GEORGE  Associated Press

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/3a60553c8cd94a46b1100a6f6f0b25e8/AS--India-Primates-in-Peril

Report -- illegal hunting and trade of wildlife in savanna Africa may cause conservation crisis

Published: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 17:03 in Biology & Nature

http://esciencenews.com/articles/2012/10/14/report.illegal.hunting.and.trade.wildlife.savanna.africa.may.cause.conservation.crisis

IN NEWS (October 14, 2012)

India has approved ratification of Nagoya Protocol

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/india-has-approved-ratification-nagoya-protocol

Pretty pictures, vanishing biodiversity

PRISCILLA JEBARAJ

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pretty-pictures-vanishing-biodiversity/article3995040.ece

14 OCT, 2012, 06.28AM IST, 

Poaching syndicates have reduced state protection for wildlife to a cruel joke

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/poaching-syndicates-have-reduced-state-protection-for-wildlife-to-a-cruel-joke/articleshow/16799945.cms

"EnviroConclave" in Indian Institute of Forest Management

http://www.iycn.in/content/enviroconclave-indian-institute-forest-management

Bhavani MLA refutes allegations

TNN | Oct 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Bhavani-MLA-refutes-allegations/articleshow/16803485.cms

200 teak trees cut, timber smuggled

TNN | Oct 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/200-teak-trees-cut-timber-smuggled/articleshow/16804707.cms

Tiger gets lion's share of wildlife funds in 12th Plan

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, October 13, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Tiger-gets-lion-s-share-of-wildlife-funds-in-12th-Plan/Article1-944316.aspx

Madhya Pradesh for separate conservation plan for leopard

Bagish K Jha, TNN | Oct 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Madhya-Pradesh-for-separate-conservation-plan-for-leopard/articleshow/16802757.cms

Foresters on to curb poaching: Official

TNN | Oct 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Foresters-on-to-curb-poaching-Official/articleshow/16803422.cms

Poacher's greed and superstition driving rhinos to extinction

http://twocircles.net/2012oct14/poachers_greed_and_superstition_driving_rhinos_extinction.html

Poachers again strike in Kaziranga, no casualty yet

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/poachers-again-strike-in-kaziranga-no-causality-y_805578.html

Poachers kill rhino, combing operation on

TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Poachers-kill-rhino-combing-operation-on/articleshow/16801822.cms

'How fortunate Jharkhand is with resources?'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/jharkhand/how-fortunate-jharkhand-is-with-resources_805570.html

5-star under lens for green ‘violation’

Clara Lewis, TNN Oct 13, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/mumbai/34430553_1_green-clearance-environmental-clearance-environment-clearance

Citizens, groups seek probe into irrigation scam

TNN Oct 13, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/pune/34430599_1_irrigation-scam-environmental-clearance-dams

Officials looking for solutions as deer herds settle in cities

http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/officials-looking-for-solutions-as-deer-herds-settle-in-cities/article_c24f45d2-ca47-5f29-9dee-8309306d415c.html?comment_form=true

US government to allow native Indians to possess eagle feathers

AP Oct 13, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-13/flora-fauna/34430635_1_eagle-feathers-justice-department-federal-crime

  

Israeli architect’s passion for forestry on view at CCA

http://www.cjnews.com/index.php?q=node/95445