FORESTRY NEWS (February 1, 2014)

Civil servants get some protection from 'punishment transfers'

http://www.domain-b.com/economy/Govt/20140131_transfers.html

SC verdict on pvt forest to pave way for re-development: Credai

The new ruling will open up hundreds of acres of private forest land in the suburban Mumbai

Press Trust of India  |  Mumbai 

February 1, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/sc-verdict-on-pvt-forest-to-pave-way-for-re-development-credai-114020100252_1.html

Suburban developers will benefit from SC ruling: Jones Lang
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/suburban-developers-will-benefitsc-ruling-jones-lang_1035445.html

African farmers adapt to global warming

PTI | Feb 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/global-warming/African-farmers-adapt-to-global-warming/articleshow/29707495.cms

Pong Dam sees more winged visitors

Naresh K Thakur, Hindustan Times  Dharamsala, January 31, 2014

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/himachalpradesh/pong-dam-sees-more-winged-visitors/article1-1178890.aspx

Smugglers using river to smuggle timber

http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Smugglers+using+river+to+smuggle+timber&NewsID=404661

Leopardess cub found dead

Press Trust of India  |  Bahraich (UP)    February 1, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/leopardess-cub-found-dead-114020100557_1.html

Orphaned Asiatic black bear rescued

Press Trust of India  |  Itanagar    January 31, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/orphaned-asiatic-black-bear-rescued-114013101050_1.html

Tiger frightens forest guard

TNN Jan 31, 2014

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-31/allahabad/46869185_1_forest-guard-wildlife-sanctuary-injured-guard

Forest officials cremate carcass of ageing elephant

Press Trust of India  |  Rourkela    January 31, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/forest-officials-cremate-carcass-of-ageing-elephant-114013100906_1.html