IN NEWS (March 26, 2012)

World’s Natural Teak Area Shrinks, Planted Area Gains, FAO Says

By Rudy Ruitenberg on March 26, 2012

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-03-26/world-s-natural-teak-area-shrinks-planted-area-gains-fao-says

Forests and our politicians

Shailesh Gaikwad, Hindustan Times   Mumbai, March 26, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Forests-and-our-politicians/Article1-830957.aspx

180 Coal Projects Waiting Forestry Clearances

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81670

Revision in Clearance Norms

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81601

TN adds more green cover

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/tn-adds-more-green-cover/242739-60-118.html

Forest industry transformation made it stronger 

By Avrim Lazar, Vancouver Sun March 26, 2012
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Forest+industry+transformation+made+stronger/6358786/story.html

Celebration of World Forestry Day 2012 at Ahmedabad & Mundra in the state of Gujarat, India

http://teca.fao.org/discussion/celebration-world-forestry-day-2012-ahmedabad-mundra-state-gujarat-india

Rs.1045 cr spent to clean Ganga: Natarajan

http://www.indiablooms.com/EnvironmentDetailsPage/2012/environmentDetails260312b.php

Survey of tiger reserve from April 10

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/survey-of--tiger-reserve-from-april-10/242658-60-114.html

Not a Normal Killing

By Rachel Nuwer | March 26, 2012

http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/03/26/not-a-normal-killing/

Eight peacock carcasses found in Bijnor forest

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/03/26/134-Eight-peacock-carcasses-found-in-Bijnor-forest.html

Wiping out the wildlife?

http://social.ndtv.com/ketkiangre/permalink/77795

Birds...Through the Lens of a Seven-year-old

 http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=1844

India's last lions

By Luke Hunter, President of Panthera- Updated on 22nd March 2012

http://www.discoverwildlife.com/animals/indias-last-lions

Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary

Aayush Puthran

http://travel.india.com/destinations/phansad-wildlife-sanctuary-2

Freed Italian Colangelo Walked 15 Km With Mediapersons To Freedom

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/India/Freed_Italian_Colangelo_Walked_Km_With_Mediapersons_To_Freedom-15217.html

JRF Level Posts: Technical Associates requirement at Forest Survey of India – Shimla

http://www.aajkikhabar.com/en/news/jrf-level-posts-technical-associates-requirement-at-forest-survey-of-india-shimla/691899.html

IN NEWS (March 25, 2012)

Lakshadweep gifts its corals to Gujarat

Published: Saturday, Mar 24, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_lakshadweep-gifts-its-corals-to-gujarat_1666898

‘Tribal-sensitive development needed in Naxal area'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/tribal-sensitive-development-needed-in-naxal-area_766047.html

Minister for CBI probe, DoPT says no

Mar 25, 2012 - Rashme Sehga

http://www.asianage.com/india/minister-cbi-probe-dopt-says-no-921

World Forestry Day Observed with Pledge to Conserve Bio-Diversity

http://pibmumbai.gov.in/scripts/detail.asp?releaseId=E2012PR2474

World Forestry Day

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/article3018533.ece

AU venture to conserve and research on wildlife

TNN | Mar 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/AU-venture-to-conserve-and-research-on-wildlife/articleshow/12401691.cms

March 22nd, 2012

Alleluia ! Eureka ! At last, some happy wildlife news from India

http://christinepemberton.me/?p=12342

Mugaon: 2nd township after Dasve launched in Lavasa

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/mugaon-2nd-township-after-dasve-launched-in-lavasa/928128/

'We quit our jobs to tour our country in 3 months'

Priyanka Dasgupta, TNN | Mar 25, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/We-quit-our-jobs-to-tour-our-country-in-3-months/articleshow/12402529.cms

Royal Expeditions Offers Webinar on Wildlife Safaris in India

March 21, 2012

http://www.travelpulse.com/royal-expeditions-offers-webinar-on-wildlife-safaris-in-india.html

Programme Officer- Wildlife Database (TRAFFIC India)

http://www.wwfindia.org/work_with_us/po.cfm

Project Assistant Post in Bengaluru – Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

http://www.indiaeduforum.com/government-and-defence/project-assistant-post-in-bengaluru-indian-council-of-forestry-research-and-educ/msg52342/?PHPSESSID=38640e56d4f693a88a2c5a835d9883da#msg52342

IN NEWS (March 24, 2012)

24 Mar, 2012, 02.58AM IST, Vikas Dhoot & M Rajshekhar,ET Bureau

New norms to make forest land diversion more predictable

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/new-norms-to-make-forest-land-diversion-more-predictable/articleshow/12386609.cms

Namdapha Tiger Reserve may turn into a Sariska soon

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/namdapha-tiger-reserve-may-turn-into-a-sariska-soon_765800.html

Gujarat gets a coral transplant

Vijaysinh Parmar, TNN | Mar 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Gujarat-gets-a-coral-transplant/articleshow/12387648.cms

Human-elephant Conflict In Southwestern India

By Caitlin Kight | March 24th 2012

http://www.science20.com/anthrophysis/humanelephant_conflict_southwestern_india-88323

Work on lion safari begins in Etawah

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui, TNN | Mar 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Work-on-lion-safari-begins-in-Etawah/articleshow/12386447.cms

Snake charming: A profession of little charm

http://gulfnews.com/news/world/india/snake-charming-a-profession-of-little-charm-1.998823

Three women die in forest fire

By Indo Asian News Service

http://in.news.yahoo.com/three-women-die-forest-fire-040238185.html

Elusive leopard finally in forest officials’ trap

Saturday, 24 March 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/52123-elusive-leopard-finally-in-forest-officials-trap.html

Leopard under observation for 72 hours

Amanpreetsingh  Posted: Mar 23, 2012

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/leopard-under-observation-for-72-hours/927806/

Big Green Finds Fertile Fields Abroad

By ROBIN GOLDWYN BLUMENTHAL

http://online.barrons.com/article/SB50001424053111904646704577293782368622246.html?mod=googlenews_wsj?mod=googlenews_barrons

Preliminary work on India-based Neutrino Observatory to begin in April

Shastry V. Mallady

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/tamil-nadu/article3207201.ece

Modes of Wildlife Conservation in India (complete information)

http://www.preservearticles.com/2012032228667/modes-of-wildlife-conservation-in-india-complete-information.html

Kerala Forest Research Institute Recruitment 2012 for Scientists

March 23, 2012

http://www.indiaexamresults.com/results/kfri/kerala-forest-research-institute-recruitment-2012-for-scientists/

IN NEWS (March 23, 2012)

Forests and water are interlinked

Pandurang Hegde

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/236628/forests-water-interlinked.html

GreenTalk: "Coalgate scam" should draw attention to India's wholesale destruction of the environment

Corruption leads directly to conflict of interest in environmental clearances

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/india/coalgate-scam-environment

Indian Rhinos on the Increase

Written by Nava Thakuria   Friday, 23 March 2012

http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4362&Itemid=202

Timber smuggling curbed to great extent: Altaf

Says Govt keen to promote eco-tourism

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2012/Mar/23/timber-smuggling-curbed-to-great-extent-altaf-71.asp

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to launch tribal training centre in campus

TNN | Mar 23, 2012,

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Tamil-Nadu-Agricultural-University-to-launch-tribal-training-centre-in-campus/articleshow/12374274.cms

The Wild Card

New York Film Academy

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/The-Wild-Card/927166/

Violating eco-norms may invite stiff penalties

http://www.infrawindow.com/eco-development/violating-eco-norms-may-invite-stiff-penalties_105/

Research and Markets: Carbofuran and Wildlife Poisoning: Global Perspectives and Forensic Approaches

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120322005058/en/Research-Markets-Carbofuran-Wildlife-Poisoning-Global-Perspectives

Treasure Coast stars in season opener of 'River Monsters' television show

By Ed Killer

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/mar/22/treasure-coast-stars-in-season-opener-of-river/

Claudio wanted to visit Odisha forests

Debabrata Mahapatra, TNN | Mar 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Claudio-wanted-to-visit-Odisha-forests/articleshow/12375736.cms

Forest Footwear A typical Maker Close to Shoes Industries Inside Native indian

cheap nike shoes 2012-03-20

http://jockeylin1988.allblogthai.com/146

IN NEWS (March 22, 2012)

India ranks ninth in global bird wealth list

K. S. SUDHI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3025961.ece

World Forestry Day Observed with Pledge to Conserve Bio-Diversity

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81455

Climate change in Western Ghats to hit water supply

Published: Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_climate-change-in-bangalore-s-western-ghats-to-hit-water-supply_1665817

Corporates may face stiff penalties for violating green norms

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3025074.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

Environment penalties set to see quantum jump

March 22, 2012   By Rashme Sehgal 

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/environment-penalties-set-see-quantum-jump-467

Foresters spot 'mystery cat' in Sunderbans

Subhro Niyogi & Krishnendu Bandyopadhyay, TNN | Mar 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Foresters-spot-mystery-cat-in-Sunderbans/articleshow/12363566.cms

Negotiating For Protected Areas: How The Forests Of Anshi–Dandeli Were Increased

http://www.conservationindia.org/case-studies/negotiating-for-protected-areas-how-the-forests-of-anshi%E2%80%93dandeli-were-increased

Natarajan says will take up NCERT curriculum issue with Sibal

PTI | 09:03 PM,Mar 21,2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/natarajan-says-will-take-up-ncert-curriculum-issue-with-sibal/978185.html

Mangrove forests may soon be wiped out

http://www.the-star.co.ke/lifestyle/128-lifestyle/67852-mangrove-forests-may-soon-be-wiped-out

Noise norms not practical, HC sends notice to green ministry

Kanchan Chaudhari, Hindustan Times  Mumbai, March 22, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Noise-norms-not-practical-HC-sends-notice-to-green-ministry/Article1-829071.aspx

No central nod for Girnar ropeway?

Published: Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_no-central-nod-for-girnar-ropeway_1665475

A curious mix of green and saffron

Despite waking up to green causes, the RSS has ignored the poor environmental track record of BJP ruled states.

http://news.in.msn.com/exclusives/it/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5949132

Goa mourns its very own Jairam Ramesh-like green minister

http://twocircles.net/2012mar21/goa_mourns_its_very_own_jairam_rameshlike_green_minister.html

22 MAR, 2012, 04.55PM IST, IANS 

Abducted Italians were cautioned by police: Indian Consulate General

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/abducted-italians-were-cautioned-by-police-indian-consulate-general/articleshow/12368505.cms

Just in Time for Spring: Phipps Conservatory is Among World’s Best Indoor Gardens

by PHIL CYNAR on MARCH 20, 2012

http://www.imaginepittsburghnow.com/phipps-fox-top10gardens/11492/

Zimbabwe: Mujuru Launches Tourism Brand in India

BY WALTER MUCHINGURI, 22 MARCH 2012

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203220146.html

IN NEWS (March 21, 2012)

Comptroller and auditor general of India slams govt for forest policy delay

TNN | Mar 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Comptroller-and-auditor-general-of-India-slams-govt-for-forest-policy-delay/articleshow/12349931.cms

Head of forest force calls for 'kurhad bandi' to save jungles

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Mar 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Head-of-forest-force-calls-for-kurhad-bandi-to-save-jungles/articleshow/12350007.cms

Dense forest cover dips by 10 pc in 6 yrs

Bangalore, Mar 20, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/236069/dense-forest-cover-dips-10.html

Only 4% of Guj has tree cover, 9.6% under forest

Published: Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_only-4pct-of-guj-has-tree-cover-9-6pct-under-forest_1665425

Botanists fear decline in quality of TN forest cover

March 21, 2012

By C.S. Kotteswaran

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/botanists-fear-decline-quality-tn-forest-cover-165

Orissa diverts 12,000 ha forest land for mining industries

 BS Reporter / Kolkata/ Bhubaneswar Mar 21, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/orissa-diverts-12000-ha-forest-land-for-mining-industries/468443/

Guv's Intervention on Forest Encroachment Demanded

PTI    Karimganj (Assam)     Mar 21, 2012

http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=756635

National Highway Authority of India develops roads, forgets trees

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Mar 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/NHAI-develops-roads-forgets-trees/articleshow/12350016.cms

Bil Akbarpur wetland issue under Environment Ministry scanner

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/noida-wetland-issue-under-environment-ministry-scanner/1/178714.html

‘UP govt did not protect wetland’

TNN | Mar 21, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/UP-govt-did-not-protect-wetland/articleshow/12348617.cms

Cameras traps to help count Corbett tigers

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/51357-cameras-traps-to-help-count-corbett-tigers.html

Rhinos number in Assam's Orang, Pabitora up

Submitted by admin4 on 20 March 2012

http://twocircles.net/2012mar20/rhinos_number_assams_orang_pabitora.html

AWBI orders state Animal Depts to follow global guidelines during euthanasia of infected animals

Our Bureau, Hyderabad
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

http://pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=68105&sid=1

Today’s philanthropists think more in terms of impact

Aditi Kothari talks about India’s emerging philanthropic ecosystem and the importance of thinking strategically in giving for charitable causes

Malia Politzer

http://www.livemint.com/2012/03/20215330/Aditi-Khothari--Today8217s.html

An epic undertaking

Harshini Vakkalanka

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3024600.ece

Corporate Perspective on Sustainable Development

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81368

Safety and Security of Tourist should be of Utmost Concern says Sahai
Consultative Committee attached to Ministry of Tourism Meets

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81357

Africa: Turning to Communities to Protect Forests

By Saleem Shaikh and Sughra Tunio, 20 March 2012

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203210121.html

Short essay on the Social Forestry in India

V.Singh

http://www.preservearticles.com/2012032028093/short-essay-on-the-social-forestry-in-india.html

Forests across India

http://zeenews.india.com/SlideShow/world-forestry-day_37.html

Applications are invited from Indian or foreign Nationals for "Chairs of Excellence" on

(1) Forest & Climate Change, (2) Forest Biometrics & Productivity Management and

(3) Biodiversity & Ecology to be established at FRI (Deemed) University, Dehradun

http://www.icfre.org/UserFiles/File/advertisement_job/FRIU-Chairs-of-Excellence-19Mar12.pdf

IN NEWS (March 20, 2012)

Information Relating to Project Clearance Website

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81291

The Viewpoint: The Politics and Economics of Carbon Market - An Indian Perspective

http://barandbench.com/brief/1/2170/the-viewpoint-the-politics-and-economics-of-carbon-market-an-indian-perspective

Jayanthi, Bina differ on man-animal conflict

March 20, 2012   By Rashme Sehgal 

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/jayanthi-bina-differ-man-animal-conflict-826

Green Tribunal asks state panel to visit OPG’s proposed plant site

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Green-Tribunal-asks-state-panel-to-visit-OPG-s-proposed-plant-site/925950/

Save Kosi river corridor, save tigers: WWF

IANS Mar 18, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-18/developmental-issues/31207104_1_ramnagar-forest-division-corbett-tiger-reserve-kosi-river

Gir lions: SC hearing put off, issue echoes in Lok Sabha

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gir-lions--SC-hearing-put-off--issue-echoes-in-Lok-Sabha/925953/

Cameras capture 17 tigers outside Sunderbans reserve area

Krishnendu Mukherjee, TNN | Mar 20, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/Cameras-capture-17-tigers-outside-Sunderbans-reserve-area/articleshow/12337241.cms

Rare Bengal Tiger Mom and Cubs Caught in Camera-Trap Photos

By Dave Mosher 

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/03/tiger-cub-photos/

Bangalore lensman wins World Cup laurel

Bangalore, Mar 19, 2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/235879/bangalore-lensman-wins-world-cup.html

They are our heritage

By Anuradha Sawhney Mar 19 2012

http://www.mydigitalfc.com/knowledge/they-are-our-heritage-445

Conservation of Wetland in Greater Noida

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=81292

Gang assaults forest dept employee in Panna

Mar 15, 2012

http://m.timesofindia.com/PDATOI/articleshow/12276944.cms

India working on mining tax

http://www.miningweekly.com/article/india-working-on-mining-tax-2012-03-20

AIUDF demands minister's expulsion over forest land issue

PTI | 03:03 PM,Mar 20,2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/aiudf-demands-ministers-expulsion-over-forest-land-issue/977464.html

India could ban airlines from complying with EU ETS

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/india-could-ban-airlines-from-complying-with-eu-ets-369673/

Chavan says Shivaji memorial in sea is on

http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/chavan-says-shivaji-memorial-in-sea-is-on_764943.html

Australian iron ore, coal will cost India more

by FP Editors Mar 20, 2012

http://www.firstpost.com/business/australian-iron-ore-coal-will-cost-india-more-250075.html

March 20, 2012, 7:12 a.m. EDT

Stora Enso to Build World-Class EUR 1.6 Billion Consumer Board and Pulp Mill in China

Sustainable Competitive Differentiation in the World's Fastest-Growing Packaging Market

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stora-enso-to-build-world-class-eur-16-billion-consumer-board-and-pulp-mill-in-china-2012-03-20

TRADING OF FOREST PRODUCE IN INDIA

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/kanagaraj007-1365764-trading-of-forest-produce-india/