IN NEWS (October 7, 2011)

Messenger from the woods

SHRIKUMAR

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2514991.ece

Goa mining scam: PAC report not tabled

http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/mining-scam-goa-speaker-says-no-to-pac-report_735333.html

Goa: Land Mines

Sreenivasan Jain, Updated: October 07, 2011

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/goa-land-mines-139319

Tribal meet stresses unity for survival

http://www.cathnewsindia.com/2011/10/07/tribal-meet-stresses-unity-for-survival/

Live blackbuck on sale in Delhi, seized; two arrested

http://www.wildlifetrustofindia.org/current-news/111003_Live_blackbuck_on_sale_in_Delhi_seized_two_arrested.html

Delhi: Man saves wild animals battling for life

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/delhi-man-saves-wild-animals-battling-for-life/190718-3.html

ASIATIC LIONS IN GIR FOREST OF GUJARAT, INDIA presentation from amarnath creations bangalore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6_JUXA5Jq0

India: the fairytale charms of authentic Rajasthan

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/india/8811180/India-the-fairytale-charms-of-authentic-Rajasthan.html

Petrified Forest National Park official uneasy about mines planned nearby

Thursday, Oct. 6   By Anna Consie    Cronkite News

http://cronkitenewsonline.com/2011/10/petrified-forest-national-park-official-looks-uneasily-toward-mines-planned-on-surrounding-land/

Technical Experts – Sustainable Forests and Climate Adaptation Project, India

http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1317902280797

IN NEWS (October 6, 2011)

Whether I stay or go, God will decide: Digambar Kamat

Sreenivasan Jain

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/whether-i-stay-or-go-god-will-decide-digambar-kamat-139127

After Gibson Raid, Other Guitar Makers at Risk of Breaking Law

By John Roberts   Published October 05, 2011    | FoxNews.com

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/10/05/after-gibson-raid-other-guitar-makers-at-risk-breaking-law/?test=latestnews

IN NEWS (October 5, 2011)

Climate Conversations - Uprooting families to save trees

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/blogs/climate-conversations/uprooting-families-to-save-trees

Developing world fights against new eco barriers

Chetan Chauhan , Hindustan Times   New Delhi, October 04, 2011

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Developing-world-fights-against-new-eco-barriers/Article1-753617.aspx

Satpuda needs GIS-based plan to address problems

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Oct 5, 2011

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Satpuda-needs-GIS-based-plan-to-address-problems/articleshow/10241082.cms

MoEF Under Scanner in Goa PAC Report

PTI    Panaji     Oct 04, 2011 

http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?737293

India's top foresters visit Lochaber to see restoration progress

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/WebPressReleases/E433796B0273A513802579190051A913

Some lowdown on the state of forests

P. Devarajan

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article2512484.ece

Police produce smuggled black buck in court

Jayant Sriram

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/police-produce-smuggled-black-buck-in-court/855865/

Workshop held during World WildLife Week

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/11179-inbrief.html

UNO declares 2011 as International Year of the Forests

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/slideshow_uno-declares-2011-as-international-year-of-the-forests_1595195#top

CSR India Conclave 2011

http://www.csrdigest.com/2011/10/csr-india-conclave-2011/

Shouldn't we undo the injustice done by the British to the forest dwellers?

Digvijay Singh

http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/digvijay-singhs-blog/entry/shouldn_t_we_undo_the_injustice_done_by_the_british_to_the_forest_dwellers

IN NEWS (October 4, 2011)

Allow Policy Space to Define Sustainable Development Strategies as Per National Priorities: Jayanthi Natrajan
Integration of Social, Economic and Environmental Pillars will bring Sustainable Development: Sha Zukang

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=76430

Jayanthi Natarajan says India committed to improve inclusive growth

http://www.sify.com/news/jayanthi-natarajan-says-india-committed-to-improve-inclusive-growth-news-national-lkdrEhjgjie.html

What India wants, not what we think India needs

October 03, 2011

http://www.workingforest.com/what-india-wants-not-what-we-think-india-needs/

Invisible India Emerges From The Shadows

TNN Oct 4, 2011

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-04/delhi/30242339_1_rutuja-kapil-sibal-gdp

Land for landed

N.C. SAXENA

The 12th Plan Approach Paper looks upon land more as raw material for mining and industrialisation than as a source of livelihood for the poor

http://www.frontline.in/stories/20111021282102100.htm

When PM turned on his charm

TNN | Oct 4, 2011

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/When-PM-turned-on-his-charm/articleshow/10226866.cms

Rhino attacks photographer in N Bengal forest

Express News Service    Posted: Oct 04, 2011

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/rhino-attacks-photographer-in-n-bengal-forest/855379/

All idea, no action

Amrita Chaudhry     Posted: Oct 04, 2011

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/all-idea-no-action/855396/

Wildlife Supporters Start Young

http://www.rang7.com/news/events/wildlife-supporters-start-young-930.htm

Leopard Skins, Bear Gall Bladder and Musk Pod Seized

http://www.wpsi-india.org/news/29092011.php

India: the lesser known north-eastern region of Assam

http://www.travelweekly.com.au/news/india-the-lesser-known-north-eastern-region-of-ass

Wildlife Week Exhibition on “Forests of India”

Thursday, 29 September 2011

http://www.bnhs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=415:2011-09-29-06-43-01&catid=42:about-bnhs

Udupi: Raghavendra Kodangala's Solo Wildlife Photo Exhibition 'Focus' Begins

http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=117909

India must reads: Open Magazine

A special issue devoted to women features some troubling and moving stories

Jason Overdorf   October 4, 2011

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/the-rice-bowl/india-must-reads-open-magazine

Partnership for Land Use Science (FOREST-PLUS) in India: Pre-solicitation

United States Agency for International Development - USAID

Status Forecast

http://www.devex.com/en/projects/partnership-for-land-use-science-forest-plus-in-india-pre-solicitation

N NEWS (October 3, 2011)

Should there be a financial cost to Himalayan ecosystem?

Oct 03, 2011 - Rashme Sehga

http://www.asianage.com/india/should-there-be-financial-cost-himalayan-ecosystem-517

India for 'global consensus' on environment policy

PTI Oct 3, 2011,

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2011-10-03/news/30238621_1_environment-policy-green-economy-india-today

Jayanthi Natarajan says India committed to improve inclusive growth

http://news.hamaraphotos.com/ani/jayanthi-natarajan-says-india-committed-to-improve-inclusive-growth.html

What India wants, not what we think India needs

peter sutherland

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/opinion/what-india-wants-not-what-we-think-india-needs/article2187085/

Tea party versus Madagascar's forests
Jeremy Hance   mongabay.com    October 02, 2011

http://news.mongabay.com/2011/1002-hance_mad_teaparty.html

Cream of Goa politics under mining cloud

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Cream-of-Goa-politics-under-mining-cloud/854722/

Suleipat iron ore mine gets environmental clearance

http://www.steelguru.com/raw_material_news/Suleipat_iron_ore_mine_gets_environmental_clearance/228106.html

6 tiger cubs are Melghat's new guests

Vijay Pinjarkar Oct 3, 2011

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-03/nagpur/30238150_1_tiger-cubs-tigresses-with-two-cubs-semadoh

Forgotten dolphins and star tortoises of Harike

Yudhvir Rana, TNN | Oct 3, 2011

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Forgotten-dolphins-and-star-tortoises-of-Harike/articleshow/10213301.cms

57th Wildlife Week inaugurated in Manas
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct0311/state06

Three-day workshop on wildlife photography

Monday, 03 October 2011

http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/167594-three-day-workshop-on-wildlife-photography-.html

Provision Of Printing Of Indian Council Of Forestry Research And Education Annual Report 2010-11

http://tenders.indiamart.com/details/674120141/

IN NEWS (October 2, 2011)

ANALYSIS - World divided on new plan to combat global warming

http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/10/02/idINIndia-59659120111002

Law & the jungle

October 2, 2011    By Dilip Cherian

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/editorial/op-ed/law-jungle-808

Lata Revisited

ASHISH KOTHARI    NEEMA PATHAK

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article2503126.ece

24 mining firms on verge of losing leases

Mahesh Kulkarni / Bangalore October 02, 2011

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/24-mining-firmsvergelosing-leases/451111/

Mansinghdeo sanctuary's endless wait continues

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN Oct 2, 2011

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-02/nagpur/30235066_1_fdcm-mansinghdeo-wildlife-sanctuary-forest-guards

‘There was only one old woman left in the village. The others were all hiding in the hills’

V Shoba,VSHOBA    Posted: Oct 02, 2011

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/-There-was-only-one-old-woman-left-in-the-village--The-others-were-all-hiding-in-the-hills-/854395/

For guitar makers, prized woods pose quandary

Gibson case pits rich sounds against ecological concerns

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20111002/BUSINESS/310020051/For-guitar-makers-wood-poses-quandary

Mr. Rajneesh Dube Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF), Govt. of India

http://saiindia.gov.in/english/home/Public_Interface/latest_events/Events/ICED/Resumes/4r%20dube%20final.pdf

IN NEWS (October 1, 2011)

India's top foresters visit Lochaber to see restoration progress

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.nsf/WebPRByCountryLang/E433796B0273A513802579190051A913

The great Indian green trick

The entire process of preparing environment impact assessments has been corrupted

http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/how-environment-impact-assessments-works/1/18958.html

Experts miffed over forest project nods

October 1, 2011    By Rashme Sehgal

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/experts-miffed-over-forest-project-nods-652

India: Resolution Of Women Forest Rights Action Committee At Consultations Organized On Women, Livelihood And Community Rights

http://www.indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12431:india-resolution-of-women-forest-rights-action-committee-at-consultations-organized-on-women-livelihood-and-community-rights&catid=63:central-asia-indigenous-peoples&Itemid=85

Forest conservation high on agenda

http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=12..011011.oct11

Suleipat iron ore mine gets environmental clearance

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/suleipat-iron-ore-mine-gets-environmental-clearance/451056/

And lead us not into temptation

By Shubhrangshu Roy

http://www.mydigitalfc.com/views/and-lead-us-not-temptation-048

K'taka forest min charged with fraud
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/video/karnataka-forest-minister-yogeshwar-land-fraud/1/152854.html

Monkeys common no more

Time to redraw conservation priorities for humans’ closest relatives

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/lives-others?page=0,2

The importance of being Charlotte

Ananda Banerjee ,

http://www.livemint.com/2011/09/30215951/The-importance-of-being-Charlo.html?atype=tp

Roars, growls and Grunts

India has a fair record in wild cat protection, but much is desired

http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/lives-others?page=0,1

''Wild India' to raise awareness on biodiversity

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-01/pune/30232665_1_photography-exhibition-biodiversity-nagzira-wildlife-sanctuary

Uttarakhand a killing field for leopards

Neha Shukla, TNN Oct 1, 2011

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-10-01/lucknow/30233006_1_leopard-skin-wildlife-protection-society-humans-and-grave-threat

SC nod for limited export of endosulfan

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-nod-for-limited-export-of-endosulfan/articleshow/10190400.cms

India: 17 Officials Are Convicted in 1992 Gang Rape and Beatings

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/01/world/asia/india-17-officials-are-convicted-in-1992-gang-rape-and-beatings.html?_r=1

India Wildlife Tours Enjoy Vacation With Flora And Fauna

http://www.sooperarticles.com/travel-articles/adventure-travel-articles/india-wildlife-tours-enjoy-vacation-flora-fauna-651019.html

Conservation of Avian Communities of Oak Forests of Himalaya, India

Ecology and conservation of birds of Himalaya, India

https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-3-8465-0138-2/conservation-of-avian-communities-of-oak-forests-of-himalaya,-india

Banking on Forests: Assets for a Climate Cure?

http://www.boell-india.org/web/113-800.html