FORESTRY NEWS (March 28 & 29, 2015)

FORESTRY NEWS (March 29, 2015)

Activists see red over government's green report 

By Akash Vashishtha

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-3016146/Activists-red-government-s-green-report.html

India can train other nations in tiger conservation: Prakash Javadekar

Friday, 27 March 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-india-can-train-other-nations-in-tiger-conservation-prakash-javadekar-2072438

A conservator at Assam Raj Bhavan

March 29,2015

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-03-29/A-conservator-at-Assam-Raj-Bhavan---140586

Clean & Green City: The seed project that took root

Published on Mar 29, 2015

http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/clean-green-city-the-seed-project-took-root-20150329

Shav Vahini project rides over forest row

Rajeev Dikshit,TNN | Mar 29, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Shav-Vahini-project-rides-over-forest-row/articleshow/46731142.cms

An hour of voluntary darkness so that there aren't dark days

Bengaluru: March 29, 2015

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/468473/an-hour-voluntary-darkness-so.html

Green tribunal pulls up environment ministry over Yamuna damage

http://www.domain-b.com/environment/20150328_yamuna.html

Where the wild things are

By Kareena Gianani |Posted 29-Mar-2015

http://www.mid-day.com/articles/where-the-wild-things-are/16100183

Films on Himachal's wildlife may hit roadblock

March 29, 2015

http://www.pinkvilla.com/newstags/mike-pandey/325720/films-himachals-wildlife-may-hit-roadblock

Delhi village sees 'tiger' in its midst

Taniya Tikoo,TNN | Mar 29, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Delhi-village-sees-tiger-in-its-midst/articleshow/46730969.cms

The Forest Gumption

By Prasanta Mazumdar   Published: 28th March 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/The-Forest-Gumption/2015/03/28/article2731655.ece

National bird peacock poached in Indore, 5 arrested

Anuraag Singh, TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/National-bird-peacock-poached-in-Indore-5-arrested/articleshow/46727195.cms

Five poach peacock for meat in Betma, held

TNN | Mar 29, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Five-poach-peacock-for-meat-in-Betma-held/articleshow/46732615.cms

Three leopard cubs died in sugarcane farm fire

Yagnesh Mehta, TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/surat/Three-leopard-cubs-died-in-sugarcane-farm-fire/articleshow/46727220.cms

Forest guard caught taking bribe

TNN | Mar 29, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-guard-caught-taking-bribe/articleshow/46730987.cms

Union Ministers review development work in northeast

http://www.aninews.in/newsdetail2/story209710/union-ministers-review-development-work-in-northeast.html

Farmhouses await new policy

Suhas Munshi,TNN | Mar 29, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Farmhouses-await-new-policy/articleshow/46730997.cms

India’s Uninhabited Islands To Provide Tourism Boost

By Aunindita Bhatia | March 28, 2015

http://clapway.com/2015/03/28/indias-uninhabited-islands-to-provide-tourism-boost123/

FORESTRY NEWS (March 28, 2015)

‘Is MoEF becoming Ministry for fast-forwarding clearances?’

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/is-moef-becoming-ministry-for-fastforwarding-clearances/article7041809.ece

Amendments to key environment laws being reviewed: Prakash Javadekar

Friday, 27 March 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-amendments-to-key-environment-laws-being-reviewed-prakash-javadekar-2072392

 

Protect forests using technology, says Environment minister

March 28,2015

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-03-28/Protect-forests-using-technology-says-Environment-minister-140405

Certification desirable to sustain forests

A K Varma, Mar 28, 2015

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/468239/certification-desirable-sustain-forests.html

Govt apathy costs livelihood of tribals

March 27,2015

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-03-27/Govt-apathy-costs-livelihood-of-tribals--140334

Alternative livelihoods can save Sundarbans
Abu Bakar Siddique

India found success in stopping large-scale depletion of resources by curbing human intervention

http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2015/mar/28/alternative-livelihoods-can-save-sundarbans

Along the Tiger’s Trail: Counting the Prey

By Varun R. Goswami and N. Samba Kumar | March 27, 2015

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/expeditions/2015/03/27/along-the-tigers-trail-counting-the-prey/

 

Under The Collar

Krishnendu Mukherjee, TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Under-The-Collar/articleshow/46720770.cms

Pigeon with a chip lands in Gujarat, sparks security fear

Bharti Jain, TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pigeon-with-a-chip-lands-in-Gujarat-sparks-security-fear/articleshow/46721016.cms

Ranganathittu fest focuses on conservation

TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/Ranganathittu-fest-focuses-on-conservation/articleshow/46724073.cms

Two more eco-tourism hubs for Satkosia reserve

Riyan Ramanath V, TNN | Mar 28, 201

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Two-more-eco-tourism-hubs-for-Satkosia-reserve/articleshow/46725382.cms

Javadekar Visits Forest Academy

By Express News Service    Published: 28th March 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Javadekar-Visits-Forest-Academy/2015/03/28/article2734515.ece

Uttarakhand to conduct wildlife census soon

Raju Gusain   |   Mail Today  |   Dehradun, March 28, 2015

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/uttarakhand-conduct-wildlife-census-tigers/1/426154.html

Rare black panther 'run over' near Satara

Nikhil Deshmukh, TNN | Mar 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Rare-black-panther-run-over-near-Satara/articleshow/46721934.cms

More bears seen in Kotagiri, forest dept sets up cages

By Shantha Thiagarajan, TNN | 27 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/flora-fauna/more-bears-seen-in-kotagiri-forest-dept-sets-up-cages/articleshow/46710085.cms

10 blue bulls found dead in Amreli, forest officers suspect foul play

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/10-blue-bulls-found-dead-in-amreli-forest-officers-suspect-foul-play/

Madagascar's unique wildlife

by Satyajit Das

The country's natural history, especially its birds and lemurs, is matchless on the planet

http://forbesindia.com/article/recliner/madagascars-unique-wildlifes/39887/1

 

Low crop prices means time is ripe for new forest protection programs

Heather D'Angelo    March 27, 2015

http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0327-dangelo-low-crop-prices-protection.html

FORESTRY NEWS (March 27, 2015)

Amendments to key environment laws being reviewed: Javadekar

Press Trust of India  |  Hyderabad   March 27, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/amendments-to-key-environment-laws-being-reviewed-javadekar-115032700582_1.html

India ready to impart training to conserve tigers: Prakash Javadekar

By PTI | 27 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-ready-to-impart-training-to-conserve-tigers-prakash-javadekar/articleshow/46713851.cms

Money from rich world will speed up emissions cut: India

http://www.todayonline.com/world/money-rich-world-will-speed-emissions-cut-india

NGT directs Haryana to not give tree felling work in forest areas to private parties

TNN | Mar 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/NGT-directs-Haryana-to-not-give-tree-felling-work-in-forest-areas-to-private-parties/articleshow/46709632.cms

Earth Hour Tomorrow

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Earth-Hour-Tomorrow/2015/03/27/article2732098.ece

Arvind Kejriwal's request of appointing Sanjiv Chaturvedi still pending with environment ministry

By Raghav Ohri, ET Bureau | 27 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/arvind-kejriwals-request-of-appointing-sanjiv-chaturvedi-still-pending-with-environment-ministry/articleshow/46709446.cms

Tadoba, Nagpur figure in US-India wildlife initiative Tadoba

Vijay Pinjarkar | Mar 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Tadoba-Nagpur-figure-in-US-India-wildlife-initiative-Tadoba/articleshow/46708541.cms

Sanjay Gandhi National Park monkeys died of poisoning, admits forest minister

Friday, 27 March 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sanjay-gandhi-national-park-monkeys-died-of-poisoning-admits-forest-minister-2072269

Kaziranga guard falls off elephant, injured

TNN | Mar 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Kaziranga-guard-falls-off-elephant-injured/articleshow/46707926.cms

‘Why no action against big hotels?’

TNN | Mar 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Why-no-action-against-big-hotels/articleshow/46709943.cms

Four leopards die in Tripura zoo

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=307343

Man gets one year jail for possessing leopard skin for trade

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi     March 27, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/man-gets-one-year-jail-for-possessing-leopard-skin-for-trade-115032700605_1.html

Tribal leader targeted for resisting eviction from tiger reserve 27 March 2015

http://www.survivalinternational.org/news/10704

Need a mission-mode approach to clean Ganga: PM

Friday, 27 March 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-need-a-mission-mode-approach-to-clean-ganga-pm-2072246

Vaiko Welcomes HC Stay on India-Based Neutrino Observatory Project

By ENS    Published: 27th March 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Vaiko-Welcomes-HC-Stay-on-India-Based-Neutrino-Observatory-Project/2015/03/27/article2732005.ece

Life in photographs: Going outside around the world

http://www.cctv-america.com/2015/03/26/life-in-photographs-going-outside-around-the-world

FORESTRY NEWS (March 26, 2015)

Centre to discuss Forest Rights Act with states in April

By Urmi Goswami, ET Bureau | 26 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/centre-to-discuss-forest-rights-act-with-states-in-april/articleshow/46695803.cms

Development of country while protecting environment possible: Javadekar

PTI | Mar 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Development-of-country-while-protecting-environment-possible-Javadekar/articleshow/46690801.cms

We have fast-tracked project approvals, brought in transparency: Prakash Javadekar, Environment minister

By Rohit Chandavarkar, ET Bureau | 26 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/interviews/we-have-fast-tracked-project-approvals-brought-in-transparency-prakash-javadekar-environment-minister/articleshow/46695784.cms

Forest loss in the tundra reduces South Asian monsoon rain harder than loss in the tropics

T.V. Padma

http://indiaclimatedialogue.net/2015/03/25/forest-loss-in-the-tundra-reduces-south-asian-monsoon-rain-harder-than-loss-in-the-tropics/

SCS Global Services Certifies One of the Largest Forest Areas in South Asia Under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC(R)) Standard

http://www.power-eng.com/marketwired/2015/03/25/scs-global-services-certifies-one-of-the-largest-forest-areas-in-south-asia-under-the-forest-steward.html

Bengaluru biologist is WEF's Young Global Leader

GS Kumar,TNN | Mar 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Bengaluru-biologist-is-WEFs-Young-Global-Leader/articleshow/46694118.cms

Madhav Gadgil Shares Tyler Environmental Prize With Oregon Scientist

http://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/madhav-gadgil-shares-tyler-environmental-prize-with-oregon-scientist/article_2f0c8c36-d348-11e4-b52c-2fea2e5edef9.html

Subsidized LPG for poor living near forests

Keshav Agrawal,TNN | Mar 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/Subsidized-LPG-for-poor-living-near-forests/articleshow/46692814.cms

Strict guidelines on tiger attacks

TNN | Mar 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Strict-guidelines-on-tiger-attacks/articleshow/46697648.cms

Rhino attacks Kaziranga forest guard during census

Naresh Mitra,TNN | Mar 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Rhino-attacks-Kaziranga-forest-guard-during-census/articleshow/46692967.cms

Satkosia poachers turn wildlife protectors

Riyan Ramanath V,TNN | Mar 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Satkosia-poachers-turn-wildlife-protectors/articleshow/46698607.cms

Man detained with ‘lion nails’

TNN | Mar 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Man-detained-with-lion-nails/articleshow/46697286.cms

'King Cobra' beaten to death by tribals in AP village

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/king-cobra-beaten-to-death-by-tribals-in-ap-village_1567551.html

Angry crowd stops rescue team from saving abused elephant

300-strong mob prevent rescue of sad elephant in India

By Ruth Doherty, Mar 25, 2015

http://travel.aol.co.uk/2015/03/25/crowd-stops-elephant-rescue-mohan-india/

Centre seeks action plans from municipalities, ULBs on Ganga

By Urmi Goswami, ET Bureau | 25 Mar, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/centre-seeks-action-plans-from-municipalities-ulbs-on-ganga/articleshow/46692034.cms

Global summit in Botswana tackles illegal wildlife trade

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 25, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/global-summit-in-botswana-tackles-illegal-wildlife-trade_1567617.html

Intelescope Solutions Raises $8.3M To Build Upon Its Success In The Automation Of Forestry Analytics

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/intelescope-solutions-raises-83m-to-build-upon-its-success-in-the-automation-of-forestry-analytics-300055798.html

DMC Safari Trails to conduct training programmes for Indian travel trade this year

By Rashmi Pradhan | Mumbai

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Top-Stories/dmc-safari-trails-to-conduct-training-programmes-for-indian-travel-trade-this-year-26934

FORESTRY NEWS (March 25, 2015)

What Can Be Done to Strengthen India’s Natural Resource Management? [Part 2 of 2]

March 25, 2015 By Michael Kugelman & Ferzina Banaji

http://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2015/03/strengthen-indias-natural-resource-management-part-2-2/

Coastal road project can decongest traffic, reduce pollution, says Prakash Javadekar

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/coastal-road-project-can-decongest-traffic-reduce-pollution-says-prakash-javadekar/

Madhav Gadgil & Jane chosen for US-based Tytler Prize

GOANEWS DESK, PANAJI | 24 March 2015

http://www.goanews.com/news_disp.php?newsid=5634

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau tipped off

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/wildlife-crime-control-bureau-tipped-off/article7030053.ece?ref=tpnews

 

Illegal and Arbitrary Eviction of Adivasis from Forests in AP, Telangana

By Palla Trinadha Rao   Published: 25th March 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/Illegal-and-Arbitrary-Eviction-of-Adivasis-from-Forests-in-AP-Telangana/2015/03/25/article2729233.ece

India-based Neutrino Observatory faces a new hurdle

Mar 24, 2015

http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2015/mar/24/india-based-neutrino-observatory-faces-a-new-hurdle

MoEFCC bypassed several laws for NH-7 widening

Vijay Pinjarkar | Mar 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/MoEFCC-bypassed-several-laws-for-NH-7-widening/articleshow/46681981.cms

Thousands of Trees Being Chopped for Highway Without Clearance, Say Activists

All India | Reported by Ketki Angre and Sanjay Tiwari, Edited by Shailaja Neelakantan | Updated: March 25, 2015

http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/national-board-for-wildlife-hasnt-cleared-tree-chopping-on-a-section-of-nh-7-activists-say-749503

Forest department pushing to regularize dargah in reserve forest land on NH-7

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Mar 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-department-pushing-to-regularize-dargah-in-reserve-forest-land-on-NH-7/articleshow/46681933.cms

Forest fires scorch over 11,000 hectares in Himachal

http://www.indileak.com/forest-fires-scorch-over-11000-hectares-in-himachal/

Sunderbans’ ex-poachers now help save its wildlife

Mumbai Mirror | Mar 25, 2015

http://www.mumbaimirror.com/news/india/Sunderbans-ex-poachers-now-help-save-its-wildlife/articleshow/46682421.cms

Railways violating wildlife law by hiring langurs: Activists

Aditya Dev,TNN | Mar 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/agra/Railways-violating-wildlife-law-by-hiring-langurs-Activists/articleshow/46680335.cms

Bear mauls woman to death in Tamil Nadu

Shanta Thiagarajan,TNN | Mar 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Bear-mauls-woman-to-death-in-Tamil-Nadu/articleshow/46675566.cms

Help Reunite Raju the Crying Elephant With His Best Friend, Mohan

by Jessica Ramos   March 24, 2015

http://www.care2.com/causes/help-reunite-raju-the-crying-elephant-with-his-best-friend-mohan.html

India wildlife adventure: Watching tigers in the jungle

JULIE MILLER

http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/asia/67492152/india-wildlife-adventure-watching-tigers-in-the-jungle

Living in dissent

TNN | Mar 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Living-in-dissent/articleshow/46681619.cms

Chile declares red alert as forest fires rage

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/world/chile-declares-red-alert-as-forest-fires-rage_1567095.html