IN NEWS (August 07, 2012)

Civil activists question fairness of new appointees

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, August 06, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Civil-activists-question-fairness-of-new-appointees/Article1-909320.aspx

Special commission to fix floor price for forest produce

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/government-and-policy/article3734837.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy

Govt forms new panel for forest clearances

Last Updated: Monday, August 06, 2012

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/govt-forms-new-panel-for-forest-clearances_792075.html

Community forest rights to 350 villages in Gondia

TNN Aug 7, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-07/nagpur/33081883_1_forest-rights-mendha-lekha-gondia

Arunachal contemplates new transfer policy for forest dept

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/arunachal-contemplates-new-transfer-policy-for-forest-dept/41323/

  

Teakwood smugglers strike in Murdoli forest

TNN Aug 7, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-07/nagpur/33082374_1_forest-officials-smugglers-teakwood

Three forest staff held in tusker death case

HM Aravind, TNN Aug 6, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-06/mysore/33064283_1_forest-guard-tusker-forest-staff

Odisha to release captured leopard into wild

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/08/07/64--Odisha-to-release-captured-leopard-into-wild-.html

Three tigers die in India

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/dead-tigers.html#cr

Forest dept takes 9 months to declare results of wildlife week contests

Aparna Nair, TNN Aug 7, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-07/nagpur/33081814_1_wildlife-week-forest-dept-results

Poachers kill only rhino in 'forest man's' woods

Manimugdha S Sharma, TNN Aug 4, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/flora-fauna/33034475_1_poachers-rhino-horn-kaziranga-national-park

Jim Corbett National Park – Experiencing Wildlife up close with Jungle Safari

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Sushmita Sarkar

http://blog.theotherhome.com/experience-wild-safari/

Gibson Guitar To Pay $300,000 in Penalties and Lose Seized Tropical Hardwood

By ANDREW C. REVKIN

http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/06/gibson-guitar-to-pay-350000-in-penalties-and-lose-seized-tropical-hardwood/

IN NEWS (August 6, 2012)

‘Wholesome environment should be fundamental right’

Published: Monday, Aug 6, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_wholesome-environment-should-be-fundamental-right_1724493

Spl Commission to fix MSP for forest produce

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/spl-commission-to-fix-msp-for-forest-produce_792017.html

Netas & greens oppose auction of forest land

TNN | Aug 6, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Netas-greens-oppose-auction-of-forest-land/articleshow/15370174.cms

Scholar laments reduced forest cover in State

STAFF REPORTER

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/article3731735.ece

A breeding house for wildlife species of lower taxonomy

http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article583669.ece

No-go for realty near Chennai bird reserves

D Madhavan, TNN | Aug 6, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/No-go-for-realty-near-Chennai-bird-reserves/articleshow/15368625.cms

Wildlife conservation plan being chalked out for Chanda district

Mazhar Ali, TNN | Aug 6, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Wildlife-conservation-plan-being-chalked-out-for-Chanda-district/articleshow/15368671.cms

Kishore Chandra Deo Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Celebration TRIFED

http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=85714

Tassie forest negotiators call for help

by:By David Beniuk    From:AAP    August 06, 2012

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/govts-asked-to-step-into-tas-forest-talks/story-e6freono-1226444185309

No peace deal for Tasmania's forests

Updated August 07, 2012

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-06/forestry-peace-deal-talks-end/4180446?section=tas

Forestry peace deadline looms again

Updated August 06, 2012

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-08-06/forestry-peace-deadline-looms-again/4179408?section=business

Social Innovation Wildlife Website Created by 16 Year Old Boy That Attracts Google

http://www.justmeans.com/Social-Innovation-Wildlife-Website-Created-by-16-Year-Old-Boy-That-Attracts-Google/55348.html

IN NEWS (August 5, 2012)

‘Rakhi’ care for forest

http://newindianexpress.com/states/orissa/article581482.ece

‘Conservation of wildlife is possible’

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article582775.ece

MoEF declares eco-sensitive zones in 4 state sanctuaries

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/moef-declares-ecosensitive-zones-in-4-state-sanctuaries/984095/

Bangalore swami's green miracle is spread over 80 acres

Published: Sunday, Aug 5, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-swami-s-green-miracle-is-spread-over-80-acres_1724084

Star-crossed

N. SHIVA KUMAR

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article3723269.ece

Slow loris to get new home

TNN | Aug 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Slow-loris-to-get-new-home/articleshow/15356340.cms

Tokay Gecko poachers fined in Manipur

TNN | Aug 4, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Tokay-Gecko-poachers-fined-in-Manipur/articleshow/15356314.cms

Garbage dumped in reserved forests at Sattari

Rajendra P Kerkar, TNN | Aug 5, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Garbage-dumped-in-reserved-forests-at-Sattari/articleshow/15358395.cms

Pam Anderson Sends Letter to India for Release of Elephant

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2012/08/04/pam-anderson-sends-letter-to-india-for-release-of-elephant/

Coal mining poses threat to India’s tigers: Greenpeace

http://helpwildlife.org.in/2012/08/coal-mining-poses-threat-to-indias-tigers-greenpeace/

FORESTRY & ECOLOGY DEPARTMENT

http://new.iirs.gov.in/forestry%26ecology/

 Sri Lanka Environment Minister orders stern legal action against people destroying forests
Sat, Aug 4, 2012, 09:04 pm SL Time, ColomboPage News Desk, Sri Lanka.

http://www.colombopage.com/archive_12A/Aug04_1344094477KA.php

100 peacocks die in Pakistan

http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/5016e403c3d4ca975200000a/100-peacocks-die-in-pakistan

IN NEWS (August 4, 2012)

Depleting forest cover worries head of state

TNN Aug 4, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/ranchi/33035066_1_forests-van-mahotsav-principal-chief-conservator

Climate Conversations - Helping women gain a voice on climate change

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/blogs/climate-conversations/helping-women-gain-a-voice-on-climate-change

A magnificent journey into wilderness

MADHUR TANKHA

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article3726497.ece

Environment nod for Tawang project soon

TNN Aug 4, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/guwahati/33034802_1_environment-nod-forest-clearance-nabam-tuki

Coal mines threaten over 1.1 million ha forest in Central India

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN Aug 4, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/nagpur/33034664_1_coal-mines-coal-projects-coal-lobby

Click to save tigers

Sneha Mahale, Hindustan Times
Mumbai, August 03, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Click-to-save-tigers/Article1-907573.aspx

Unbridled coal mining biggest threat to tigers: Greenpeace news

http://www.domain-b.com/environment/20120803_greenpeace.html

Seven forest officers hurt as smugglers ram jeep

http://newindianexpress.com/states/andhra_pradesh/article579271.ece

Too close for comfort

Tiger tourism draws more than 2 million visitors a year to the remote areas where most reserves are. How will the ban on tourism in core areas affect people as well as wildlife?

Gargi Gupta / Aug 04, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/too-close-for-comfort/482252/

Tigress and Forest Ranger’s Bike

Submitted by Chandrabhal Singh

http://www.conservationindia.org/gallery/tigress-and-forest-ranges-bike

Poachers kill only rhino in 'forest man's' woods

Manimugdha S Sharma, TNN Aug 4, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/flora-fauna/33034475_1_poachers-rhino-horn-kaziranga-national-park

A new rule: speed boats to protect mangroves in city

Snehal Rebello and Nikhil M Ghanekar, Hindustan Times
Mumbai, August 04, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/A-new-rule-speed-boats-to-protect-mangroves-in-city/Article1-907918.aspx

GOVERNANCE: SANJIV CHATURVEDI

Old Jungle Saying

A civil servant discovers the returns of honesty

CHANDER SUTA DOGRA

http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?281836

Natarajan to attend NLSI convocation on Aug 5

http://zeenews.india.com/news/karnataka/natarajan-to-attend-nlsi-convocation-on-aug-5_791687.html

Forest company to get state help in increasing international sales

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/aug/03/forest-company-get-state-help-increasing-internati-ar-2107460/

IN NEWS (August 3, 2012)

Undo Maldharis' forest land sale: HC

TNN | Aug 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Undo-Maldharis-forest-land-sale-HC/articleshow/15331989.cms

Tribals demand right on forest land and produce

Ashish Tripathi, TNN Aug 2, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-02/lucknow/32999633_1_forest-dwellers-tribals-and-forest-forest-workers

Environment Ministry extends moratorium in Konkan

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/environment-ministry-extends-moratorium-in-konkan-250655

Forest clearance for Tawang project to be speeded up

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/forest-clearance-for-tawang-project-to-be-speeded-up/40048/

Debris is slow poison for mangroves

Nikhil M Ghanekar, Hindustan Times   Mumbai, August 03, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Debris-is-slow-poison-for-mangroves/Article1-907332.aspx

New snake species found in AP

STAFF REPORTER

http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/article3719048.ece

Coal mining threatens India's dwindling tiger population, report warns

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/03/13098552-coal-mining-threatens-indias-dwindling-tiger-population-report-warns

Coal mining poses threat to India's tigers: Greenpeace

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/03/india-mining-tiger-idINDEE87200B20120803

  

Indian coal mining scam - Small firms and PSUs pay a bigger price for delay

http://www.steelguru.com/indian_news/Indian_coal_mining_scam_Small_firms_and_PSUs_pay_a_bigger_price_for_delay/276651.html

Indian Forestry Officer Accused of Sexual Assault in U.S.

http://indiawest.com/news/5813-indian-forestry-officer-accused-of-sexual-assault-in-u-s.html

Leopard found dead in Dongargaon forest

TNN | Aug 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Leopard-found-dead-in-Dongargaon-forest/articleshow/15333820.cms

Elephant killed by speeding train

TNN | Aug 3, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Elephant-killed-by-speeding-train/articleshow/15336691.cms

Baby elephant dies, hit by speeding train in Assam

Sharfaraz Khan 

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/baby-elephant-dies-hit-by-speeding-train-in-assam-17223.html

Indian tiger numbers down from 100,000 to 1,700 in a century

http://wildlife-volunteering.blogspot.in/2012/07/indian-tiger-numbers-down-from-100000.html

INCREDIBLE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS: SNOW LEOPARD

Ladakh, India

By: STEPHANIE PEARSON

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/nature/Incredible-Wildlife-Encounters-Snow-Leopard-20120703.html

The garden that cradles a wildlife-rich forest

By wasim Rahman

http://in.news.yahoo.com/garden-cradles-wildlife-rich-forest-000000383.html

IN NEWS (August 2, 2012)

Trend reversed, forest cover up in Bihar

Madhuri Kumar, TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Trend-reversed-forest-cover-up-in-Bihar/articleshow/15321360.cms

Green Ministry not responsible for power outage: Jayanthi Natarajan

Published: Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_green-ministry-not-responsible-for-power-outage-jayanthi-natarajan_1722853

After blackout,Envt Min rejects criticism over green clearance

PTI | 08:08 PM,Aug 01,2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/after-blackoutenvt-min-rejects-criticism-over-green-clearance/1033527.html

Union ministry of environment and forests's moratorium on infra projects extended

TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Union-ministry-of-environment-and-forestss-moratorium-on-infra-projects-extended/articleshow/15320669.cms

Coal mining threatens forests, tigers: Greenpeace

PTI Aug 1, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-01/global-warming/32980382_1_coal-projects-coalfields-forests

Greenpeace seeks moratorium on forest clearances to save endangered species

Priya Ranjan Sahu, Hindustan Times   Bhubaneswar, August 01, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Bhubaneswar/Greenpeace-seeks-moratorium-on-forest-clearances-to-save-endangered-species/Article1-906601.aspx

Three more tigers for Rajasthan's Sariska National Park

IANS | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Three-more-tigers-for-Rajasthans-Sariska-National-Park/articleshow/15324957.cms

Ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) ignores Vidarbha in GIB, Lesser Florican recovery plan

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Ministry-of-environment-and-forests-MoEF-ignores-Vidarbha-in-GIB-Lesser-Florican-recovery-plan/articleshow/15321418.cms

Gujarat is India's lesser florican capital

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Gujarat-is-Indias-lesser-florican-capital/articleshow/15321831.cms

Dangers that threat to clip birds' wings

TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Dangers-that-threat-to-clip-birds-wings/articleshow/15321842.cms

Ban in Ranthambore no boon for tigers

Rachna Singh, TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Ban-in-Ranthambore-no-boon-for-tigers/articleshow/15320443.cms

Indian wildlife police nab high profile tiger poacher

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2012/indian-wildlife-police-nab-high-profile-tiger-poacher/

Allen Forest to undergo major revamp

Abhinav Malhotra, TNN | Aug 2, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Allen-Forest-to-undergo-major-revamp/articleshow/15322123.cms

Villager admits poisoning two leopards in Yavatmal

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/villager-admits-poisoning-two-leopards-in-yavatmal/39609/

Karnataka health minister says he is innocent

Anil Kumar M, TNN | Aug 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Karnataka-health-minister-says-he-is-innocent/articleshow/15317954.cms

Sir Paul comes to jumbo calf’s aid

TNN Jul 28, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-28/india/32905912_1_baby-elephant-jyotiba-temple-forest-minister

33 Russell's viper hatchlings captured alive

PTI | 11:08 PM,Aug 01,2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/33-russells-viper-hatchlings-captured-alive/1033757.html

Tiger population in Nepal park doubles in 2 years

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48441944/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.UBqtZZOyHfh

IN NEWS (August 1, 2012)

How India’s HNI philanthropists are solving social problems

08/01/2012
http://forbesindia.com/blog/the-good-company/how-indias-hnwi-philanthropists-are-solving-social-problems/

Two Raj districts selected for Green India Mission

PTI | 11:07 PM,Jul 31,2012

http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/two-raj-districts-selected-for-green-india-mission/1032750.html

UNESCO Protection Crucial – and Controversial

By Malini Shankar

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/07/unesco-protection-crucial-and-controversial/

Rare mishmi takin born at Highland Wildlife Park

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-19077665

Rare rumped vultures spotted in Hamirpur

Anand Bodh, TNN | Aug 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Rare-rumped-vultures-spotted-in-Hamirpur/articleshow/15300772.cms

Is Tiger Tourism in India in jeopardy?

By P Krishna Kumar | New Delh

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/is-tiger-tourism-in-india-in-jeopardy-17199

Shutting wildlife parks does not benefit tourism

http://www.eturbonews.com/30428/shutting-wildlife-parks-does-not-benefit-tourism

Killing the big cat for money

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/52105-killing-the-big-cat-for-money.html

Two panthers poisoned to death near Pusad

TNN | Aug 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Two-panthers-poisoned-to-death-near-Pusad/articleshow/15300525.cms

Crime branch to probe jumbo deaths

TNN | Aug 1, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Crime-branch-to-probe-jumbo-deaths/articleshow/15300798.cms

8 peacocks found dead in Bundi

Press Trust of India / Bundi (Raj) August 01, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/8-peacocks-found-dead-in-bundi/39101/

In Van Mahotsav, Modi dedicates forest to tribal martyr

http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/in-van-mahotsav-modi-dedicates-forest-to-tribal-martyr/981812/

Urgently required: Expert monkey catchers for Chandigarh forest dept

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/urgently-required-expert-monkey-catchers-for-chandigarh-forest-dept/982303/0

Two held for digging forest land

Asseem Shaikh, TNN Jul 31, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-31/pune/32960927_1_forest-land-forest-department-forest-officials

Elephant Mom And Calf Rescued From 30-Year-Old Trap In India (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/31/two-elephants-rescued-from-trap_n_1723914.html

NYC man pleads guilty plea in rhino horn caper

http://www.keyc.tv/story/19161507/nyc-man-pleads-guilty-plea-in-rhino-horn-caper