FORESTRY NEWS (February 27, 2014)

 India’s drone project halted by Green Tribunal

February 26, 2014  By Deepti Rajan

http://rtn.asia/5401/indias-drone-project-halted-by-green-tribunal

Policy to Protect Sandalwood: Moily

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Policy-to-Protect-Sandalwood-Moily/2014/02/27/article2080143.ece#.Uw9hms63uJQ

Google designs the Global Forest Watch: Can a nation of Jungles use it?

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-google-designs-the-global-forest-watch-can-a-nation-of-jungles-use-it-1964970

In Gujarat, IFS cadre means 'Indian Frustrated Service'

Kapil Dave,TNN | Feb 26, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/In-Gujarat-IFS-cadre-means-Indian-Frustrated-Service/articleshow/31057779.cms

With no green pastures left, locals graze cattle in Indian forest

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=70176

Russian forest officers to study tiger mgmt at Panna Reserve

Press Trust of India  |  Bhopal    February 27, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/russian-forest-officers-to-study-tiger-mgmt-at-panna-reserve-114022700439_1.html

MP villagers start Van Satyagrah

India Blooms News Service

http://www.indiablooms.com/EnvironmentDetailsPage/2014/environmentDetails270214a.php

Mamata supports land rights for tribals in forests, hills

Press Trust of India  |  Guwahati    February 26, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/mamata-supports-land-rights-for-tribals-in-forests-hills-114022601205_1.html

With Jayanthi shunted, Veerappa Moily clears GM crop trials Feb 27, 2014
http://www.firstpost.com/india/with-jayanthi-shunted-veerappa-moily-clears-gm-crop-trials-1410623.html

Jayanthi scuttled, Moily clears GM crop trials

Written by Anubhuti Vishnoi | New Delhi | February 27, 2014

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/jayanthi-scuttled-moily-clears-gm-crop-trials/

‘Do not politicise Western Ghats issue’

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/do-not-politicise-western-ghats-issue/article5730083.ece

Gadgil report on Western Ghats dropped

Bangalore, Feb 26, 2014

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/388674/gadgil-report-western-ghats-dropped.html

Siruvani water supply to Coimbatore may be disrupted

TNN | Feb 26, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Siruvani-water-supply-to-Coimbatore-may-be-disrupted/articleshow/31042479.cms?cfmid=14000000

46 lions, 37 cubs died in two years

TNN | Feb 27, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/46-lions-37-cubs-died-in-two-years/articleshow/31067212.cms

Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles found dead in India

By Anbarasan Ethirajan BBC News

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-26358874

Dead or alive, hunt for man-eating tiger won't end well for conservationist

By Moni Basu, CNN

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/02/26/world/asia/india-rogue-tiger/

Vulture breeding to start in Tripura soon

TNN | Feb 27, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Vulture-breeding-to-start-in-Tripura-soon/articleshow/31085085.cms

Some areas of Ladakh declared as wildlife sanctuary: J&K Govt

Press Trust of India  |  Jammu    February 26, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/some-areas-of-ladakh-declared-as-wildlife-sanctuary-j-k-govt-114022600951_1.html

Amur Falcon conservation highlighted at 8th ARRCN

http://www.morungexpress.com/local/111668.html

Pilibhit forest staff keep vigil on leopard cubs

TNN | Feb 27, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Pilibhit-forest-staff-keep-vigil-on-leopard-cubs/articleshow/31065932.cms