IN NEWS (July 10, 2012)

Forest ministry report on industrial zones may be submitted this week

Ministry seeks to divide forests on criteri including the type of area and the produce they generate

Neha Sethi & Aman Malik

http://www.livemint.com/2012/07/09233324/Forest-ministry-report-onindu.html?h=B

Assam flood wildlife toll 595; green ministry to send team

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, July 09, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Assam/Assam-flood-wildlife-toll-595-green-ministry-to-send-team/Article1-886014.aspx

Fate of Asiatic lions rests in hands of bureaucrats

By Katy Daigle

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10818480

India: Rhinos face poaching threat

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2012/07/09/India-Rhinos-face-poaching-threat/UPI-64801341889701/

Bid to save rhinos from poachers

TNN | Jul 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Bid-to-save-rhinos-from-poachers/articleshow/14792970.cms

Poaching fears return to Sunderbans

Krishnendu Mukherjee, TNN | Jul 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Poaching-fears-return-to-Sunderbans/articleshow/14790178.cms

Defence projects in Andamans await wildlife board’s nod

There are concerns over threat to the Nicobar scrubfowl and the Narcondam hornbill from the army’s static radar and dummy missile projects

Neha Sethi

http://www.livemint.com/2012/07/09234213/Defence-projects-in-Andamans-a.html?h=B

Forest dept waits for over 14,000 hectare land

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/forest-dept-waits-for-over-14-000-hectare-land/972394/

Forest dept identifies buffer zone in Sariska & Ranthambore

TNN | May 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Forest-dept-identifies-buffer-zone-in-Sariska-Ranthambore/articleshow/13042414.cms

Ministry of Environment and Forests Reviews Flood Situation in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=85250

Centre sends team to review Kaziranga floods

TNN | Jul 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Centre-sends-team-to-review-Kaziranga-floods/articleshow/14788577.cms

India floods kill threatened rhinos

Severe flooding results in the death of around 600 animals in the largest wildlife park of northeast India, several of which were endangered one-horned rhinos.

http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/stories/india-floods-kill-threatened-rhinos

Poachers active in flood-hit parks

Jul 10, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal   Age Correspondent

http://www.asianage.com/india/poachers-active-flood-hit-parks-672

Arrested poachers have international links

Lawrence Milton, TNN Jul 9, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-09/mysore/32603748_1_tiger-reserve-tiger-pelt-wlccb

Wildlife activists roar at display of leopard

TNN | Jul 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Wildlife-activists-roar-at-display-of-leopard/articleshow/14783592.cms

Coal India can raise output if it gets green approvals

SIDDHARTHA P SAIKIA

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/article3621137.ece

Probe on to trap kingpin

TNN | Jul 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Probe-on-to-trap-kingpin/articleshow/14791130.cms

Indian state's grip on rare lions may be too tight

http://www.krqe.com/dpps/living_green/world_green/indian-states-grip-on-rare-lions-may-be-too-tight_4233795

A museum within a museum

ESTHER ELIAS

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article3620480.ece

IN NEWS (July 09, 2012)

Indian state's grip on rare lions may be too tight

Published July 09, 2012

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/07/09/indian-state-grip-on-rare-lions-may-be-too-tight783091/

Indian flood kills threatened rhinos

Sapa-AFP | 09 July, 2012

http://www.timeslive.co.za/scitech/2012/07/09/indian-flood-kills-threatened-rhinos

Why is K'taka against heritage tag for Western Ghats, question greens

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/why-is-k-taka-against-heritage-tag-for-western-ghats-question-greens_786375.html

Tribunal raps Union ministry of environment and forests over Demwe project

TNN | Jul 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Tribunal-raps-Union-ministry-of-environment-and-forests-over-Demwe-project/articleshow/14753340.cms

India's lions make a comeback, but success poses survival threat

http://azstarnet.com/news/science/environment/india-s-lions-make-a-comeback-but-success-poses-survival/article_c18adbf6-ed1b-5c03-916e-93af108a8cd1.html

India floods kill threatened rhinos

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iyqwnyWgoqbl5oUGvyjpk9TihHHQ?docId=CNG.5282e2e5c1c8c8031cb4ba507201db69.141

Arrested poacher has criminal record

Lawrence Milton, TNN Jul 8, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-08/mysore/32588299_1_wildlife-crime-wlccb-brt-tiger-reserve

Here, projects pip ecology

Published: Monday, Jul 9, 2012, 8:21 IST    By Akshay Deshmane

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_here-projects-pip-ecology_1712482

Russell’s viper, 17 hatchlings found in Pondy

Bosco Dominique, TNN | Jul 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Russells-viper-17-hatchlings-found-in-Pondy/articleshow/14755057.cms

Croc kills farmer

Press Trust of India / Kendrapara July 09, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/croc-kills-farmer/29998/

Collection of entry fee at Parvati hill stopped

TNN | Jul 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Collection-of-entry-fee-at-Parvati-hill-stopped/articleshow/14758226.cms

Wildlife conservation in India.

http://ssat.hubpages.com/hub/Wildlife-conservation-in-India

Photo Essay: The Asiatic Lion’s Last Home

By Stuti Govil

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/tag/gir-forest/

NATION AND WORLD

India sanctuary's refusal to let go of lions puts species at risk

By Katy Daigle   The Associated Press

http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_21033191/india-sanctuarys-refusal-let-go-lions-puts-species

The ‘Heritage’ title is not enough

Jul 09, 2012

http://www.asianage.com/mumbai/heritage-title-not-enough-383

China baby boom a blessing for NZ forestgrowers

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-07/09/content_15561782.htm

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IN NEWS (July 05, 2012)

India’s Largest Tropical Forest Gains UNESCO Protection

http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/07/indias-largest-tropical-forest-gains-unesco-protection/

Pine needles fuel business for Himachal villagers

Thursday, July 5th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/business/0fceef68d34fa2aa8b59caaa5e850b96/pine-needles-fuel-business-for-himachal-villagers

Converging into a whole   05 July 2012

http://www.himalmag.com/component/content/article/5074-converging-into-a-whole.html

Heritage tag kills growth plans: Karnataka government says

TNN | Jul 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Heritage-tag-kills-growth-plans-Karnataka-government-says/articleshow/14682647.cms

'Western Ghats being handed over to mining barons'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/western-ghats-being-handed-over-to-mining-barons_785626.html

Karnataka to oppose heritage tag for Western Ghats

Published: Thursday, Jul 5, 2012,

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_karnataka-to-oppose-heritage-tag-for-western-ghats_1710812

‘ICFRE report incorrect’

Bangalore, July 4, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/261953/icfre-report-incorrect.html

Eco Park to turn green

TNN | Jul 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Eco-Park-to-turn-green/articleshow/14682913.cms

Poachers thrash forest guard in Ranthambore, kill deer

TNN | Jul 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Poachers-thrash-forest-guard-in-Ranthambore-kill-deer/articleshow/14681334.cms

Rescue captive elephants, rights group asks Govt

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/rescue-captive-elephants-rights-group-asks-govt_785516.html

Rhino killed in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Press Trust of India / Morigaon (Assam) July 05, 2012, 12:05

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/rhino-killed-in-pobitora-wildlife-sanctuary/28515/

Reddy new forest department of Pench tiger reserve

TNN | Jul 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Reddy-new-forest-department-of-Pench-tiger-reserve/articleshow/14681996.cms

Minister confirms U-turn to see woodlands and forests 'stay in public hands'

http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Minister-confirms-U-turn-woodlands-forests-stay/story-16485024-detail/story.html

Forest of Dean should remain in public ownership - report

http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Forest-Dean-remain-public-ownership-report/story-16480994-detail/story.html

PG Diploma in Adv Wildlife Mgmnt at WII

Wednesday, July 04, 2012

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Showjob.asp?newsid=13941

IN NEWS (July 04, 2012)

SC makes Jarawa habitat a ‘no-go’ zone

Dhananjay Mahapatra, TNN | Jul 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-makes-Jarawa-habitat-a-no-go-zone/articleshow/14659731.cms

Now, wages scam in forest department

Vijay Pinjarkar | Jul 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Now-wages-scam-in-forest-department/articleshow/14656909.cms

Goa government ignored UNESCO on Western Ghats heritage status

Rajendra P Kerkar | Jul 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-government-ignored-UNESCO-on-Western-Ghats-heritage-status/articleshow/14659664.cms

Endangered Himachal pheasant species breeds again

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/endangered-himachal-pheasant-species-breeds-again_785417.html

Rotary Club and Caper India join hands for protection of wild life

Vaivasvat Venkat, TNN | Jul 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ludhiana/Rotary-Club-and-Caper-India-join-hands-for-protection-of-wild-life/articleshow/14652965.cms

Dachigam Park closed to allow endangered Hanguls to breed

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dachigam-park-closed-to-allow-endangered-hanguls-to-breed/970236/

J&K govt’s ecotourism plan takes a hit, Dachigam wildlife park bans visitors

Zulfikar Majid, SRINAGAR, July 3, 2012, DHNS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/261692/jampk-govts-ecotourism-plan-takes.html

Two leopards stray into IIT-B campus, driven away by guards

HT Correspondents, Hindustan Times   Mumbai, July 04, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Two-leopards-stray-into-IIT-B-campus-driven-away-by-guards/Article1-882952.aspx

Pilhibit tiger strays into town

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pilhibit-tiger-strays-into-town/970153/

Campaign to save birds

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN Jul 3, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-03/flora-fauna/32522722_1_birds-last-month-nagpur-seminary-hills

India-South Asian neighbours to curb illegal wildlife trade

Posted:Jul 1, 2012 

http://southasiamonitor.org/detail.php?type=sarc&nid=3256

Illegal stone depot unearthed

TNN | Jul 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Illegal-stone-depot-unearthed/articleshow/14664183.cms

Jambughoda Palace & Wildlife Sanctuary-Dr Manisha Saxena, Bharuch, Gujarat, India.wmv

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuhN0e2IcMo

India | Posted on Jul 04, 2012 at 10:33am IST

Archives dept roped in to restore burnt Mantralaya files

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/archives-dept-restoring-burnt-mantralaya-files/269280-3.htm

IN NEWS (July 02 & 03, 2012)

For MoEF, it will be a difficult situation to wriggle out of

Subir Ghosh

http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_for-moef-it-will-be-a-difficult-situation-to-wriggle-out-of_1709855

July 3, 2012, 3:58 PM IST

Will World Heritage Status Help the Western Ghats?

http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/07/03/will-world-heritage-status-help-the-western-ghats/

Heritage tag not to hit life on the Ghats

K. S. SUDHI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article3594879.ece

Projects in Western Ghats face uncertainty

http://videos.livemint.com/2012/07/03000519/Projects-in-Western-Ghats-face.html?h=B

For Western Ghats, ‘hurray’ comes with some worries

Published: Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_for-western-ghats-hurray-comes-with-some-worries_1709853

Goa's Western Ghats miss scaling UNESCO heights

Paul Fernandes, TNN | Jul 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goas-Western-Ghats-miss-scaling-UNESCO-heights/articleshow/14625083.cms

Bandu Dhotre's fast for tigers evokes huge response

TNN | Jul 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Bandu-Dhotres-fast-for-tigers-evokes-huge-response/articleshow/14625653.cms

Activist on fast seeking protection for wildlife

PAVAN DAHAT

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/other-states/article3595564.ece

Leopard found dead

TNN | Jul 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Leopard-found-dead/articleshow/14626048.cms

Langur kept in captivity dies

TNN | Jul 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Langur-kept-in-captivity-dies/articleshow/14620838.cms

Wildlife Touring by Jeep in Kaziranga National Park, India

By Dawn Smith 

http://www.buckettripper.com/wildlife-touring-by-jeep-in-kaziranga-national-park-india/

Presence of extremists: Forest Vigilance Panels set up

http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article556314.ece

Phipps Unfurled Tropical Forest India in Colorful Gala in March

http://www.pittsburghpatrika.com/2012/06/phipps-unfurled-tropical-forest-india-in-colorful-gala-in-march/

IN NEWS (July 02, 2012)

Greying green sentinels cause worry in forests

Saswati Mukherjee, TNN Jul 2, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/bangalore/32507966_1_forest-guards-forest-watchers-forest-staff

Western Ghats makes it to World Heritage List

K. S. SUDHI

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article3592246.ece

Deo writes to Naveen to ensure forest dwellers’ rights

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/deo-writes-to-naveen-to-ensure-forest-dwellers-rights/969118/

MoEF: S Asian nations lack resources to tackle poaching

SUNDAY, 01 JULY 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/77364-moef-s-asian-nations-lack-resources-to-tackle-poaching.html

India, Southeast Asia nations join hands to protect wildlife

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/india-southeast-asia-nations-join-hands-protect-wildlife-948

Cheetah reintroduction stirs up debate

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN Jul 2, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/flora-fauna/32507362_1_cheetah-reintroduction-iucn-guidelines-nbwl

The Second Meeting on Nagoya Protocol Inaugurated

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=85114

Unsafe corridors pose threat to Tadoba tigers

Mazhar Ali, TNN Jul 2, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/flora-fauna/32508160_1_corridors-wildlife-institute-tadoba-andhari-tiger-reserve

'Gandhigiri' to protect tigers in Maharashtra

IANS Jul 1, 2012,

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-01/flora-fauna/32494305_1_tiger-population-tiger-census-tatr

Hunger strike for tigers begins tomorrow

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/hunger-strike-for-tigers-begins-tomorrow/

Irfan joins 'Save The Tiger' campaign

PTI Jul 1, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-01/flora-fauna/32494593_1_bannerghatta-biological-park-wildlife-cricketers

Indian pitta sighted in Kanpur zoo after 25 years

TNN Jul 2, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-02/kanpur/32507856_1_kanpur-zoo-praveen-rao-bird-lover

Retire lax IAS, IPS officers, says Centre

Jul 02, 2012

http://www.asianage.com/india/retire-lax-ias-ips-officers-says-centre-971

Capturing the wild

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/capturing-the-wild/969227/

IN NEWS (July 01, 2012)

Centre asks states to adhere to laws for forest dwellers

Press Trust of India / New Delhi July 01, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/centre-asks-states-to-adhere-to-laws-for-forest-dwellers/26957/

Odisha denying tribals their rights: Centre

Subodh Ghildiyal, TNN | Jul 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Odisha-denying-tribals-their-rights-Centre/articleshow/14538871.cms

India joins hands with S Asian neighbours to protect wildlife

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/india-joins-hands-with-s-asian-neighbours-to-protect-wildlife_784798.html

Science Express to impart info on biodiversity Science Express in Pune on Sept 12

Dipannita Das, TNN | Jul 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Science-Express-to-impart-info-on-biodiversity-Science-Express-in-Pune-on-Sept-12/articleshow/14542898.cms

Angul boasts of highest number of jumbos

TNN | Jun 30, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Angul-boasts-of-highest-number-of-jumbos/articleshow/14533986.cms

Assam Forest Officials rescue flood affected animals in Assam - India

http://www.demotix.com/news/1305626/assam-forest-officials-rescue-flood-affected-animals-assam-india#.T_But5MQ7fg

Vulture conservation to boost up from 2014: BNHS

PTI

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article3591376.ece

Tiger found dead, officials say died in fight over territory

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tiger-found-dead-officials-say-died-in-fight-over-territory/968891/

Tiger killed in fight for territory

TNN | Jul 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tiger-killed-in-fight-for-territory/articleshow/14538568.cms

Two tigers found dead in 2 days in Maharashtra

Press Trust of India | Updated: July 01, 2012 

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/two-tigers-found-dead-in-2-days-in-maharashtra-238134

Centre asks states to retire non-performing bureaucrats

PTI
New Delhi, July 01, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Centre-asks-states-to-retire-non-performing-bureaucrats/Article1-881583.aspx

India’s battle against Corruption: whistleblower Officers are not tolerated by the government!

http://hotnhitnews.com/India%20Battles%20Against%20Corruption-whistleblower%20Officers%20not%20tolerated-By%20Gopal%20Krishna-Hotnhitnews%2006501072012.htm

Forest Academy turns 100, set to mark milestone this month

TNN | Jul 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Forest-Academy-turns-100-set-to-mark-milestone-this-month/articleshow/14540805.cms

Essar Energy Gets Provisional OK To Clear Forest For Mine

Essar Energy Plc said it received provisional approval to clear forests at its Mahan coal block in India's Madhya Pradesh state

http://www.businessworld.in/businessworld/businessworld/content/Essar-Energy-Gets-Provisional-OK-Clear-Forest-Mine.html

The Indian islands that time forgot

http://gulfnews.com/life-style/travel/the-indian-islands-that-time-forgot-1.1039690