FORESTRY NEWS INDIA

Minister for Environment & Forests Ms Jayanthi Natarajan calls for a people movement to contribute to the environment & the global commons at TERI’s DSDS 2012

http://www.sify.com/finance/minister-for-environment-forests-ms-jayanthi-natarajan-calls-for-a-people-movement-to-contribute-to-the-environment-the-global-commons-at-teris-dsds-2012-news-press-releases-mcduuedffdf.html

Role reversal: Kalandars turn angels for sloth bears

http://twocircles.net/2012feb05/role_reversal_kalandars_turn_angels_sloth_bears.html

Now, funds to protected areas to be linked to wildlife trained men

Feb 3, 2012

http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/11734821.cms

Illegal quarry poses threat to Nilgiri big cats

By Aravind Gowda

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2096649/Illegal-quarry-threat-Nilgiri-big-cats.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Dead tigress consumed poisonous substance

TNN | Feb 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Dead-tigress-consumed-poisonous-substance/articleshow/11760664.cms

Jalandhar highway eats into green cover, forest dept delays afforestation efforts

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/jalandhar-highway-eats-into-green-cover-forest-dept-delays-afforestation-efforts/907161

Why Jog Falls have been reduced to a trickle

Published: Sunday, Feb 5, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_why-jog-falls-have-been-reduced-to-a-trickle_1646006

Valparai fails to market its tourism potential

TNN | Feb 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Valparai-fails-to-market-its-tourism-potential/articleshow/11760632.cms

Saturday, February 04, 2012

IN NEWS (February 4, 2012)

Jayanthi Natarajan calls for a people movement to contribute to the environment & the global commons at TERI’s DSDS 2012

Friday, February 03, 2012

http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in/showEE.asp?newsid=11713

Jayanthi emphasises ‘equity’

Feb 04, 2012 | Age Correspondent New Delhi

http://www.asianage.com/india/jayanthi-emphasises-equity-980

3 Feb, 2012, 09.13PM IST, IANS

Equity central to global environment pact: Natarajan

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/developmental-issues/equity-central-to-global-environment-pact-natarajan/articleshow/11744449.cms

Climate change: India for roping in rich to shoulder burden

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article2857871.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy

JK CM underlines preservation of State’s unique fauna

http://www.groundreport.com/Business/JK-CM-underlines-preservation-of-State-s-unique-fa/2944010

India in Transition

A New Era for Environmental Litigation in India

Shibani Ghosh

http://casi.ssc.upenn.edu/iit/ghosh

Six non-timber forest projects in Maoist-hit areas: Ramesh

Friday, February 03, 2012

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/business/six-non-timber-forest-projects-in-maoist-hit-areas-ramesh_100595355.html

Don’t Ban Wildlife Tourism, Customise It

The case against wildlife tourism in core forests is up for hearing soon. But the interests of industry and conservation are not irreconcilable, says Jay Mazoomdaa

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main51.asp?filename=Ne110212Ban.asp

Big cats seen in forest; dept gets excited, anxious

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/MP-IND-big-cats-seen-in-forest-dept-gets-excited-anxious-2823558.html

Wildlife Institute team probes death of tiger cubs

TNN Feb 1, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-01/flora-fauna/31012584_1_tiger-cubs-tigress-trusha-kanpur-zoo

Wildlife dept raids Congo artistes for animal skin, finds nothing

Prabhu Razdan, Hindustan Times Faridabad, February 03, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Haryana/Wildlife-dept-raids-Congo-artistes-for-animal-skin-finds-nothing/Article1-806450.aspx

FAUNA ON CANVAS

Sangeetha Kadur’s brush with the nature

A wildlife artist has to depict the real life as it is. That is what differentiates us from artists. By Deepthi M S

http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/view/3787-a-wildlife-artist-has-to-depict-the-real-life-as-it-is-that-is-what-differentiates-us-from-artists

Chennai gives India its Photographer of the Year 2011

Magnum photographer Raghu Rai did the honours to judge the final face off

http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/art/20120204111044.htm

Train 50% staff or lose funds: Wildlife Board

Friday, 03 February 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/39982-train-50-staff-or-lose-funds-wildlife-board.html

POSCO war zone - Hearing at Green Tribunal on Feb 22

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/POSCO_war_zone_Hearing_at_Green_Tribunal_on_Feb_22/248586.html

India builds first bamboo park with Chinese technology in Tripura
(philstar.com) Updated February 04, 2012

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=774354&publicationSubCategoryId=200

Russian to learn wildlife mgmt in region

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Feb 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Russian-to-learn-wildlife-mgmt-in-region/articleshow/11749815.cms

Giving a Dam to Forests, Holy Site

Wildlife and forest concerns are given a go-by as the MoEF plans to clear a mega power project close to a holy site citing strategic reasons. Ratnadip Choudhury reports

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main51.asp?filename=Ne110212Giving.asp

An intricate web

PANKAJ SEKHSARIA

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/magazine/article2857008.ece

Indian American Creates Eco-Friendly Sculptures

http://www.indiawest.com/news/2844-indian-american-creates-eco-friendly-sculptures.html

The 'Burgh goes tropical — at least indoors

By Kellie B. Gormly, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, February 3, 2012

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/homegarden/s_779869.html

Wildlife Sanctuaries In India Offer Imperiled Nature

http://www.freepressbox.com/news-wildlife-sanctuaries-in-india-offer-imperiled-nature-53699.html

Friday, February 03, 2012

IN NEWS (February 3, 2012)

Now, funds to protected areas to be linked to wildlife trained men

Vijay Pinjarkar | Feb 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Now-funds-to-protected-areas-to-be-linked-to-wildlife-trained-men/articleshow/11734821.cms

India has a vital stake in evolving climate change response: Manmohan

Staff Reporter

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2854920.ece

Posco hearing at Green Tribunal on Feb 22

BS Reporter / Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar Feb 03, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/posco-hearing-at-green-tribunalfeb-22/463544/

Cheetahs head back to India

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Kevin Heath

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/cheetahs-head-back-to-india/

3 Feb, 2012, 03.53AM IST, Aparna Nair,TNN

Tiger fest on Feb 10 &11 to promote wildlife tourism

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/tiger-fest-on-feb-10-11-to-promote-wildlife-tourism/articleshow/11734889.cms

Power firm wrecking forest area

Subhash Chandra N S, Bangalore,Feb 2,2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/224178/power-firm-wrecking-forest-area.html

Jalandhar highway eats into green cover, forest dept delays afforestation efforts

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/jalandhar-highway-eats-into-green-cover-forest-dept-delays-afforestation-efforts/907161/

Sariska tigers feature in BBC series

Postnoon News | February 2, 2012

http://postnoon.com/2012/02/02/sariska-tigers-feature-in-bbc-series/25163

Vasai resort owner held for poisoning panther

Published: Friday, Feb 3, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_vasai-resort-owner-held-for-poisoning-panther_1645286

Kawal awaits tiger reserve tag

TNN | Feb 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Kawal-awaits-tiger-reserve-tag/articleshow/11734154.cms

A Bondla elephant some will never forget

Paul Fernandes, TNN | Feb 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/A-Bondla-elephant-some-will-never-forget/articleshow/11735182.cms

Darjeeling ropeway reopens after more than 8 yrs

Amitava Banerjee, Hindustan Times Darjeeling, February 02, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/WestBengal/Darjeeling-ropeway-reopens-after-more-than-8-yrs/Article1-805796.aspx

Southern Ocean humpbacks sing different tunes

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/southern-ocean-humpbacks-sing-different-tunes_756339.html

Wildlife Parks and Reserves in North India for Tourism

http://www.etradearticle.com/article_detail-title-Wildlife-Parks-and-Reserves-in-North-India-for-Tourism-id-28034.html

POSCO war zone - India not an investment destination

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/POSCO_war_zone_India_not_an_investment_destination/248376.html

Arnold Schwarzenegger Addresses Energy Summit on First India Visit

1:45 AM PST 2/3/2012 by Nyay Bhushan

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-addresses-energy-summit-286902

Welcome and DSDS 2012 theme presentation by Dr R K Pachauri, Director General, TERI

Thursday, February 02, 2012

http://www.indiaeducationdiary.in/showEE.asp?newsid=11699

‘Rural Olympics’ to see banned bullock cart race in Kila Raipur

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rural-olympics-to-see-banned-bullock-cart-race-in-kila-raipur/907154/

Thursday, February 02, 2012

IN NEWS (February 2, 2012)

India's Forest Cover Has Increased by 5%: PM

PTI | New Delhi | Feb 02, 2012

http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=749972

State govts told to ban tourism in key tiger areas

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times New Delhi, February 01, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/State-govts-told-to-ban-tourism-in-key-tiger-areas/Article1-805335.aspx

Change in govt rule, pink slips for babus

Aloke Tikku, Hindustan Times New Delhi, February 02, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Change-in-govt-rule-pink-slips-for-babus/Article1-805399.aspx

PM Addresses 12th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80046

Meeting of Minister of State (IC) For Environment & Forests
Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan with Mr. Erik Solheim, Minister for Environment and International Development of the Kingdom of Norway

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80035

'Climate change: Those creating problems least willing to take action'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/exclusive/climate-change-those-creating-problems-least-willing-to-take-action_756232.html

Andhra Pradesh | Posted on Feb 02, 2012 at 11:12am IST

Great Indian wetland robbery

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/great-indian-wetland-robbery/226408-60-114.html

Unique Hornbilll conservation project attracting foreign tourists to Arunachal

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/02/01/264577-Unique-Hornbilll-conservation-project-attracting-foreign-tourists-to-Arunachal.html

Wildlife Institute team probes death of tiger cubs

TNN | Feb 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Wildlife-Institute-team-probes-death-of-tiger-cubs/articleshow/11718332.cms

Feb. 2, 2012, 5:18 a.m. EST

The Construction Wood Industry in BRIC Countries - Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies, Analyses and Forecasts to 2016

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-construction-wood-industry-in-bric-countries-market-opportunities-and-entry-strategies-analyses-and-forecasts-to-2016-2012-02-02

Prowling big cat remains elusive even after a month

TNN | Feb 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Prowling-big-cat-remains-elusive-even-after-a-month/articleshow/11721472.cms

Taste of nadan mushi aattuvala soon to be memory

TNN | Feb 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Taste-of-nadan-mushi-aattuvala-soon-to-be-memory/articleshow/11721593.cms

Shoot and light

SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article2851035.ece

Short essay on Environmental Planning in India

K.Raja Education

http://www.preservearticles.com/2012013022211/short-essay-on-environmental-planning-in-india.html

Bangalore | Posted on Feb 02, 2012 at 11:04am IST

Mines: Focus on transparency in new Bill

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mines-focus-on-transparency-in-new-bill/226454-60-119.html

PMO panel on power meets to address sector's woes

Published on Wed, Feb 01, 2012

http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/pmo-panelpower-meets-to-address-sectors-woes_660910.html

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurates TERI’s Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) 2012 on ‘Protecting the Global Commons: 20 years post Rio’

http://www.moneylife.in/business-wire-news/prime-minister-dr-manmohan-singh-inaugurates-teris-delhi-sustainable-development-summit-dsds-2012-on-protecting-the-global-commons-20-years-post-rio/30008.html

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

IN NEWS (February 1, 2012)

Environmental litigation in India

Shibani Ghosh

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article2848051.ece

Biofuels and India: The story so far

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/energy-corner/Biofuels-and-India-The-story-so-far/shellarticleshow/11710629.cms

Comment: Why climate equity matters in India

http://www.rtcc.org/policy/comment-why-climate-equity-matters-in-india/

India, Pakistan and the Snow Leopard

http://www.thenews.com.pk/TodaysPrintDetail.aspx?ID=90646&Cat=14

HC stays Environment ministry order over Japanese quails

Press Trust of India, Updated: February 01, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/tamil-nadu/hc-stays-environment-ministry-order-over-japanese-quails-172178

Tusk haul from Dalma sanctuary

32kg Ivory worth Rs 40 lakh A.S.R.P. MUKESH & KUMUD JENAMAN

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120201/jsp/frontpage/story_15076764.jsp

WWF holding Gharana Wetland ‘Birding Fair’

http://www.groundreport.com/Business/WWF-holding-Gharana-Wetland-Birding-Fair/2943963

January 31, 2012

Prehistoric Amber Reveals Natural Ancient Alliance

Offers proof of ages-old bond between fungi, flowering trees

Adam Phillips | New York City

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/environment/Prehistoric-Amber-Reveals-Natural-Ancient-Alliance-138412264.html

Fire in Uttar Pradesh forest, no casualties

http://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a276951.html

Invaders: How Burmese Pythons Are Devouring the Everglades

By Bryan Walsh
http://ecocentric.blogs.time.com/2012/01/31/invaders-how-burmese-pythons-are-devouring-the-everglades/?xid=gonewsedit

India’s first bamboo park coming up in Tripura

Published: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_indias-first-bamboo-park-coming-up-in-tripura_1644303

Posco's mega project remains stuck

A year after Jairam Ramesh's final environmental clearance, Korean giant waits for state govt to hand over land Piyali Mandal / New Delhi Feb 01, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/posco%5Cs-mega-project-remains-stuck/463406/

Mr Jairam advocates no new mining lease in Saranda

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Mr_Jairam_advocates_no_new_mining_lease_in_Saranda/248014.html

GAIL pipeline project on course

R. Ramabhadran Pillai

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article2847978.ece

Lakshadweep: All quiet on India's secret islands

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/asia/lakshadweep-all-quiet-on-indias-secret-islands-6297527.html

W a l k – i n – I n t e r v i e W
to engage a Senior Project Assistant

http://www.wii.gov.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=548:walk-in-interview-to-engage-a-senior-project-assistant-gbif-project-capacity-building-in-biodiversity-informatics&catid=85:recruitment

Luscious Options of Wildlife Tours in India

Posted on January 31, 2012 by sudhanshughij