IN NEWS (August 17, 2012)

Forest babus block plan to give tribals bamboo rights

Subodh Ghildiyal & Nitin Sethi, TNN | Aug 17, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Forest-babus-block-plan-to-give-tribals-bamboo-rights/articleshow/15524914.cms

Tata Power launches Forest Home Garden programme for villagers in Bhivpuri, Maharashtra

http://finchannel.com/news_flash/Oil_%26_Auto/114383_Tata_Power_launches_Forest_Home_Garden_programme_for_villagers_in_Bhivpuri,_Maharashtra/

200 colonies of upturned corals rescued

Published: Friday, Aug 17, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_200-colonies-of-upturned-corals-rescued_1729119

Protected areas established to conserve Western Ghats: Govt

PTI | Aug 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Protected-areas-established-to-conserve-Western-Ghats-Govt/articleshow/15521051.cms

CIL suffered 116 MT output loss due to delays in projects: CAG

PTI  New Delhi, August 17, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/CIL-suffered-116-MT-output-loss-due-to-delays-in-projects-CAG/Article1-915073.aspx

Heavy demand behind spurt in poaching?

Aug 17, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal | Age Correspondent  New Delhi

http://www.asianage.com/india/heavy-demand-behind-spurt-poaching-514

India: Priest, Nun Arrested For “Violating” Wildlife Act

By: UCAN   August 17, 2012  By Jessy Joseph

http://www.eurasiareview.com/17082012-india-priest-nun-arrested-for-violating-wildlife-act/

Forestry dept arrests priest, nun

Charge pair with killing 250 chicks while pruning a tree

http://www.ucanews.com/2012/08/16/forestry-dept-arrests-priest-nun-for-killing-chicks/

Release Sunder, PETA writes to forest minister

TNN | Aug 17, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Release-Sunder-PETA-writes-to-forest-minister/articleshow/15524273.cms

Wildlife vanishing fast in Brazil's forest fragments

By Alister Doyle | Reuters – Wed 15 Aug, 2012

http://in.news.yahoo.com/wildlife-vanishing-fast-brazils-forest-fragments-214526031.html

Driver swerves to avoid moose, hits bear instead

Reuters | Aug 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/mad-mad-world/Driver-swerves-to-avoid-moose-hits-bear-instead/articleshow/15521777.cms

INDIA PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS : WILDLIFE TOURS : BANDHAVGARH NATIONAL PARK

http://10yearitch.com/india-tour-packages/india-photography-tours-wildlife-tours-india-bandhavgarh/

IN NEWS (August 16, 2012)

Govt to move SC to protect rights of tribals

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, August 15, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-to-move-SC-to-protect-rights-of-tribals/Article1-914059.aspx

229 coal projects awaiting clearance

Vivek Sinha, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, August 15, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/Sectors/229-coal-projects-awaiting-clearance/Article1-914106.aspx

New tower norms to hit network quality: COAI

http://www.themobileindian.com/news/7985_New-tower-norms-to-hit-network-quality:-COAI

Wildlife activists want more teeth for animal enforcement law

THURSDAY, 16 AUGUST 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/87569-wildlife-activists-want-more-teeth-for-animal-enforcement-law-.html

Quiz on wildlife

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/article586374.ece

No school for children in proposed tiger reserve

K A Shaji, TNN | Aug 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/No-school-for-children-in-proposed-tiger-reserve/articleshow/15510244.cms

Two elephants killed, one injured by goods train

Press Trust of India / Keonjhar (Odisha) August 16, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/two-elephants-killed-one-injured-by-goods-train/44698/

Poachers pose new threat to Bengal tiger cubs

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-rt-us-bangladesh-tigerbre87e0pk-20120815,0,279440.story

Elephant capture plan put on hold in Bengal

Kim Arora, TNN Aug 15, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-15/flora-fauna/33216148_1_elephant-corridors-vivek-menon-moef

India – A Dream Destination for Wildlife Enthusiasts

By Rich on Aug 14, 2012

http://www.didyouweekend.com/india-a-dream-destination-for-wildlife-enthusiasts/

Director - RFRI

by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education in Jorhat

http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-Director-RFRI-Indian-Council-of-Forestry-Research-and-Education--Jorhat--20-to-26-130812900292

Thailand Wildlife Trafficking Seizures Increase Tenfold, But Corruption Still Persists

By DENIS D. GRAY 08/15/12

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/15/thailand-wildlife-trafficking_n_1778497.html

IN NEWS (August 15, 2012)

FORESTRY’S FUTURE: Let's be as resourceful as possible

http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorials/126758-forestry-s-future-lets-be-as-resourceful-as-possible

Plan to save the Ganga going down the drain

SANDEEP JOSHI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article3772571.ece

Ministry advisory on use of mobile towers to reduce impact on wildlife

OUR BUREAU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/article3771679.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

Union ministry of environment and forests advisory to curb mobile tower radiation

TNN | Aug 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Union-ministry-of-environment-and-forests-advisory-to-curb-mobile-tower-radiation/articleshow/15499398.cms

The Untouchables: Asian Wildlife Traffickers

By ASSOCIATED PRESS | August 15, 2012

http://world.time.com/2012/08/15/the-untouchables-asian-wildlife-traffickers/

Forest Department to assess eco impact

K. S. SUDHI

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/article3771196.ece

New scheme for tribals on the anvil

Press Trust of India / New Delhi August 15, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/new-scheme-for-tribalsthe-anvil/44329/

Jairam Ramesh practices liberation theology in Saranda

http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/vivianfernandes/1878/63808/jairam-ramesh-practices-liberation-theology-in-saranda.html

Demand for bamboo more than availability

TNN | Aug 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Demand-for-bamboo-more-than-availability/articleshow/15496206.cms

Centre asks Goa for tiger reserve proposal again

TNN | Aug 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Centre-asks-Goa-for-tiger-reserve-proposal-again/articleshow/15499460.cms

Two more tiger reserves for Tamil Nadu?

TNN | Aug 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Two-more-tiger-reserves-for-Tamil-Nadu/articleshow/15498857.cms

Rajasthan minister wants tiger tourism to continue

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Aug 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Rajasthan-minister-wants-tiger-tourism-to-continue/articleshow/15499527.cms

Tiger, tiger, burning not so bright

http://www.dailypioneer.com/columnists/item/52216-tiger-tiger-burning-not-so-bright.html

Centre puts elephant capture plan on hold

TNN | Aug 15, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Centre-puts-elephant-capture-plan-on-hold/articleshow/15499284.cms

Google Doodle Marks India Independence Day with Symbolic Peacock

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/373810/20120815/google-doodle-india-independence-day-peacock.htm

India hotels, resorts suffer under tiger tourism ban
http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/502a8cd0c3d4ca1038000008/india-hotels-resorts-suffer-under-tiger-tourism-ban

WILDLIFE BOOKINGS TAKE A HIT FOLLOWING INDIA’S BAN ON TOURISM IN TIGER RESERVES

http://skift.com/staging/2012/08/14/wildlife-bookings-take-a-hit-following-indias-ban-on-tourism-in-tiger-reserves/

The largest Burmese python in Florida is caught

BURMESE PYTHON AUGUST 14, 2012  BY: CAROL ANN SWAN

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-largest-burmese-python-florida-is-caught

Wildlife Institute of India National Entrance Test for M.Sc Wildlife Science Course- General Knowledge Exam – Download Previous Year’s Question Papers
http://entrance-exam.net/forum/question-papers/wildlife-institute-india-national-entrance-test-m-sc-wildlife-science-course-general-knowledge-exam-download-previous-year-s-question-papers-902280.html

IN NEWS (August 14, 2012)

Green tribunal raps govt for failing to put up approvals

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, August 13, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Green-tribunal-raps-govt-for-failing-to-put-up-approvals/Article1-913101.aspx

SC panel clears 16 iron ore lessees

Mahesh Kulkarni / Chennai/ Bangalore Aug 14, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sc-panel-clears-16-iron-ore-lessees/483227/

Centre approves the creation of 5 tiger reserves

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/centre-approves-the-creation-of-5-tiger-reserves_793574.html

Celebrating wildlife

K. R. MANIGANDAN

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3762813.ece

India hotels, resorts suffer under tiger tourism ban

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-india-tigers-20120814,0,4289838.story

New wildlife crime toolkit launched with CITES help

http://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/enablers/traffic/cites_update/?7660/New-wildlife-crime-toolkit-launched-with-CITES-help

South Asia: Hot spot for cross-border diseases

IANS | Aug 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/South-Asia-Hot-spot-for-cross-border-diseases/articleshow/15491900.cms

Tiger found dead in Pilibhit

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tiger-found-dead-in-pilibhit/988119/

Indian Roller (state bird of Karnataka)

http://indianwildlifephotography.blogspot.in/2012/08/indian-roller-state-bird-of-karnataka.html

Powell protects future of koalas

http://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2012/08/14/queensland-government-protects-future-koalas/

IN NEWS (August 13, 2012)

Environment ministry invites entries for Rajiv Gandhi National Awards

Dipannita Das, TNN Aug 12, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-12/pune/33166996_1_entries-award-scheme-award-money

Wildlife tour operators feel the heat

NIVEDITA GANGULY

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/travel/article3758333.ece

Pune wildlife biologist receives TN Khoshoo memorial award

TNN | Aug 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Pune-wildlife-biologist-receives-TN-Khoshoo-memorial-award/articleshow/15469540.cms

No plan to protect Mangar?

Dipak Kumar Dash, TNN | Aug 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/No-plan-to-protect-Mangar/articleshow/15467390.cms

Three years on, IIT Indore campus gets forest ministry nod

Prashant K. Nanda & Neha Sethi

http://www.livemint.com/2012/08/12220210/Three-years-on-IIT-Indore-cam.html?atype=tp

Sinhagad forest area has over 1,000 fungi species: Study

TNN | Aug 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Sinhagad-forest-area-has-over-1000-fungi-species-Study/articleshow/15469351.cms

Kerala forest land lease dispute brings out rift in state Congress

http://www.livemint.com/2012/08/12220229/Kerala-forest-land-lease-dispu.html?atype=tp

Dark night rises, not even a ray of hope

http://www.utilityproducts.com/news/2012/08/12/dark-night-rises-not-even-a-ray-of-hope.html

India to introduce MSP scheme for forest produce

The proposed scheme will support an estimated 100 million people who derive their source of livelihood from minor forest produce

http://www.igovernment.in/site/india-introduce-msp-scheme-forest-produce

Ten proposals for establishment of zoos in country

Press Trust of India / New Delhi August 13, 2012

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/ten-proposals-for-establishmentzoos-in-country/43587/

'...Forgive us our corruptions, as we ignore the corrupt around us'

Jumana Shah | Agency: DNA | Monday, August 13, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column_forgive-us-our-corruptions-as-we-ignore-the-corrupt-around-us_1727445

Falguna shah – Wild life photographer from India

http://www.photocharcha.com/interviews/falguna-shah-wild-life-photographer-from-india/

IN NEWS (August 09, 2012)

MSP scheme for minor forest produces in the offing

OUR BUREAU

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3742597.ece?homepage=true&ref=wl_home

Forest communities tied up in state red tape

9 AUG 2012;    BY GABRIELA RAMIREZ GALINDO

http://blog.cifor.org/10481/forest-communities-tied-up-in-state-red-tape/#.UCPPxZOyHfg

9 AUG, 2012, 12.45PM IST, JAIDEEP SHENOY,TNN 

Two-day workshop on plant diversity, conservation from tomorrow

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/developmental-issues/two-day-workshop-on-plant-diversity-conservation-from-tomorrow/articleshow/15417666.cms

Sariska: Time to tread with caution, wildlife activists say

TNN | Aug 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Sariska-Time-to-tread-with-caution-wildlife-activists-say/articleshow/15412449.cms

Centre nod for tiger safari in Ranthambhore

Anindo Dey, TNN | Aug 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Centre-nod-for-tiger-safari-in-Ranthambhore/articleshow/15412363.cms

Forest dept to track movement of leopards

Chikkaballapur: Aug 9 , 2012 DH News Service

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/270274/forest-dept-track-movement-leopards.html

Diesel generators polluting Saranda forest to mine iron ore

Sanjay Ojha, TNN | Aug 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Diesel-generators-polluting-Saranda-forest-to-mine-iron-ore/articleshow/15412182.cms

Animal Planet launches Yeh Mera India

Starting August 15, a month-long programming celebrates Indian wildlife every night at 8 pm

http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2012/08/animal-planet-launches-yeh-mera-india/

IN NEWS (August 08, 2012)

Green minister's no to new hydel projects on Ganga

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, August 07, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/No-new-hydel-projects-on-river-Ganga-to-be-allowed-says-Jayanthi-Natarajan/Article1-909865.aspx

AP high on environment index, finishes No 2

TNN | Aug 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/AP-high-on-environment-index-finishes-No-2/articleshow/15396237.cms

7 AUG, 2012, 11.06PM IST, ET BUREAU 

Government reconstitutes statutory advisory body on forest diversion

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/government-reconstitutes-statutory-advisory-body-on-forest-diversion/articleshow/15394236.cms

8 AUG, 2012, 03.19AM IST, URMI GOSWAMI,ET BUREAU 

Pro-mining members find place in forest ministry's green panel

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/pro-mining-members-find-place-in-forest-ministrys-green-panel/articleshow/15397036.cms

India to introduce MSP scheme for forest produce

The proposed scheme will support an estimated 100 million people who derive their source of livelihood from minor forest produce

http://www.igovernment.in/node/43568

Priority for coal mining imperils Mahan tigers

WEDNESDAY, 08 AUGUST 2012 

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/85995-priority-for-coal-mining-imperils-mahan-tigers.html

Panel formed to delineate Sahyadri buffer

TNN | Aug 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Panel-formed-to-delineate-Sahyadri-buffer/articleshow/15397726.cms

Staff negligent, says forest chief

H M Aravind, TNN | Aug 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Staff-negligent-says-forest-chief/articleshow/15398572.cms

Injured jumbo dies in Dhama forest range

TNN | Aug 8, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Injured-jumbo-dies-in-Dhama-forest-range/articleshow/15398127.cms

624 illegal colonies await L-G nod to be regularised

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/624-illegal-colonies-await-lg-nod-to-be-regularised/985270/

Bird census returns to BRT reserve forest after 15 yrs

Chamarajanagar: Aug 8 , 2012 DH News Service

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/269981/bird-census-returns-brt-reserve.html

Wildlife Tour in India - A Treat of Excite and Adventure
By: Richa   |    Posted on August 8, 2012

http://www.justluxe.com/community/wildlife-tour-in-india---a-treat-of-excite-and-adventure_a_1808595.php

Merge This Monsoon with Unseen Wildlife Sanctuaries of South India

http://www.prlog.org/11943617-merge-this-monsoon-with-unseen-wildlife-sanctuaries-of-south-india.html

Animal Planet to focus on Indian wildlife

By Raushni Bhagia, afaqs!, New Delhi, August 07, 2012

http://www.afaqs.com/news/story/34938_Animal-Planet-to-focus-on-Indian-wildlife