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