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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

IN NEWS (November 14, 2011)


School kids appeal to Prez to save forests

Tourists may be banned from Indian tiger reserves
India's Supreme Court is considering banning tourists from "core critical tiger habitats" in India. Is this a good move?              By Poorna Harjani 15 November, 2011

Monday, 14 November 2011

Sunday, 13 November 2011

Number of sea turtles visiting Kerala shores dwindling
Viju B, TNN Nov 14, 2011

Call to evolve rodent conservation policy
K. Santhosh

Enlist Bakerwali dog as endangered species: Gujjar

Moily’s letter to delay extension of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Subhash Chandra N S, Bangalore, Nov 7, DHNS

Forest Department, Govt of Goa plans to set up tented accommodation at Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
Monday, November 14, 2011

What are India's citizen scientists looking for?
By: Lhendup G Bhutia    Date:  2011-11-14

Devesh Kapur: The Indian state and India's future
The country urgently needs to address the shortage of talent in public sector institutions  Devesh Kapur /  November 14, 2011

Pune Court to give crucial order on Lavasa today
NDTV Correspondent, Updated: November 14, 2011

November 14, 2011, 3:26 PM IST
Is It Time for New Delhi to Cede More Power to the States?

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011

IN NEWS (November 12, 2011)


Raptor country
This time of the year, birds of prey take centre stage at Tal Chapar, a wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Rajasthan’s desert district of Churu                      Ananda Banerjee

Sundarbans voted out of 7 wonders race

Karnataka | Posted on Nov 04, 2011
ICFRE submits its report on mining to SC

Thursday, 10 November 2011

ESOI organises workshops in Jammu and Kashmir

A Tryst with Heritage - WTM 2011 Special
An inheritance to treasure

Visit National Parks In India And Befriend With Wildlife

Pitching the Wild side

Centre’s ultimatum to JK on Wullar restoration
‘Identify Conservation Sites By Nov 15, Form Exclusive Authority By This Month’
ARIF SHAFI WANI

Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun Project Assistant Walk-in-Interview Nov 2011

'Rise of Maoists due to injustice with tribals'

S. Sumatra railway will harm forests: Walhi
The Jakarta Post | Sat, 11/12/2011

Logging time-out
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Drowning in Oil: The BP Spill through a Sustainability Lens
By Gabriele Crognale, PE November 11, 2011

Friday, November 11, 2011

IN NEWS (November 11, 2011)


Gangetic river dolphins on road to recovery?

Friday, 11 November 2011

Crop guards pose grave threat to wild animals
Mazhar Ali, TNN | Nov 11, 2011


Rhino Crisis Round Up: Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct, Rhino Killed in India & More
November 10, 2011     Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/13M9c)

Six Scientists Study Peat Forest Management
“There were some negative views about peat management. They’re not all true."

Centre pulls up Orissa over slow pace of NH projects
BS Reporter / Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar November 11, 2011

Thursday, 10 November 2011

National Parks in Assam Attract Large Number of Tourist after their Re-Opening

Wildlife Protection Society of India
10 Nov 2011


India announces capacity-building initiatives for SAARC


Forestry and Natural Resource Management Technical Advisor (Urgent Requirement)

Hindustan Tin's Canvironment Week 2011 kicks off in India

Thursday, November 10, 2011

IN NEWS (November 10, 2011)

Wednesday, 09 November 2011
Proposed Tourism Ban Renews Tiger Welfare Debate in India

Lavasa phase 1 gets green nod
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, November 09, 2011

5 dolphins spotted, but outside Harike sanctuary
Vikram Jit Singh, TNN | Nov 10, 2011


Tribals get back forest

Tiger tour operators' incidental love: tribals

Karnataka| Posted on Nov 10, 2011
Bhadra reserve to adopt Jim Corbett methods

Mushroom boost to farmers' kitty
TNN | Nov 10, 2011

Indian iron ore mining mess - Karnataka to be cautious on granting mining lease

Gujarat is hazardous waste capital: Study
TNN | Nov 10, 2011

Forest Industry Applauds Government for Promoting Canadian Wood in Asia

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

IN NEWS (November 9, 2011)


Locals, leaders oppose eco zones around sanctuaries
TNN | Nov 9, 2011,

White paper seeks ban on reintroduction of captive carnivores
Vijay Pinjarkar | Nov 9, 2011

MOEF gives nod to Lavasa Project

NOVEMBER 9, 2011
India Environment Ministry Clears First Phase of Lavasa Township Project

Tigers poached in connivance with forst staff at Panna: Government report
TNN | Nov 9, 2011

Bio-diversity study soon at Keoladeo
TNN | Nov 9, 2011

T'puram: 60 bird species recorded at Bonacaud

India | Updated Nov 09, 2011
Should tourism in tiger reserves be banned?

India Supreme Court May Ban Tiger Tourism
By Andrew MacAskill - Nov 9, 2011

Gir Forest National Park India -Last home of the Asiatic lion

State serves showcause notice on B C Deb mines
BS Reporter / Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar November 09, 2011

ICFRE tells Karnataka to restrict iron ore mining to 30MT/yr : report

India Wins Best Destination Award at World Travel Awards

P Chindambaram to review strategy for ‘liberated’ areas
Vishwa Mohan, TNN | Nov 9, 2011

The Role of Governors in Tribal Areas of India

Serious threat to India
08.11.2011

Continued Growth In Wood Product Sales To China

Brazil wants Indian satellites to monitor Amazon
http://www.cnbc.com/id/45209588

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

IN NEWS (November 8, 2011)

Guide to world carbon pricing

Grasslands dying slowly?

Stop tourism in core tiger areas: Govt to SC
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, November 07, 2011

SC to ban wildlife tourism? 'intelligent tourism' in demand
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

After Tirupati, Shimla selected for eco-city of India
TNN | Nov 8, 2011

Moily’s letter to delay extension of Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary
Subhash Chandra N S, Bangalore, Nov 7, DHNS:

Report calls for punishing errant Bellary miners
 New Delhi, Nov 7, DHNS

Mining Study urges legal action
Mahesh Kulkarni / Chennai/ Bangalore November 08, 2011

8 Nov, 2011, 12.06PM IST, PTI
Indian Navy's missile test plan from Andaman and Nicobar Islands hits green hurdle

MoEF again stops Bhavanapadu power plant construction work
PTI | 05:11 PM,Nov 07,2011

Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary opens for tourists

India's Jungle Jane: holding her own in a man's world

Monday, 07 November 2011


First, do no harm...Does India really need a National Manufacturing Policy?
Suman Bery /  November 8, 2011

India Tours To See The Flora And Fauna

China's wood appetite softens 
Trade mission yields promise for mining, tourism, minister says
 By Andrew A. Duffy, Times Colonist November 8, 2011

Forest Economist (FORESTRY-PLUS) DAI Location: India

The Kudankulam stand-off: A way out
Dr A Gopalakrishnan | Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Nature Wanderers and Canon Join Hands for the Third Time to Invite Participation for India’s Only Live Photography Contest – Canon Wild Clicks 2011
8th Nov 2011, 11:07 (IST)

earthrise - Nepal's Forest Future