IN NEWS (September 15 & 16, 2012)

September 16, 2012

Earth care awards 2012: Celebrating the green champs

TNN | Sep 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Earth-care-awards-2012-Celebrating-the-green-champs/articleshow/16417526.cms

India should reject CDM Recommendations, urges CSE

http://hotnhitnews.com/India-should-reject-CDM-Recommendations-urges-CSE-Hotnhitnews-India-148015092012.htm

16 Sep, 2012, 05.14AM IST, ET Bureau

Green issues not hurting country’s progress: Jayanthi Natarajan

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/green-issues-not-hurting-countrys-progress-jayanthi-natarajan/articleshow/16415414.cms

Tourists don’t kill, or save, tigers

The tiger tourism debate excludes the traditionally excluded but the new MoEF panel must protect conservation’s biggest stakeholders

By Jay Mazoomdaar

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main54.asp?filename=Ws150912TOURISM.asp

Order bars ‘price tags’ on seized wildlife

Ignatius Pereira

http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article3901832.ece

Nature education awaits tourists in Bhimashankar

Dipannita Das, TNN | Sep 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Nature-education-awaits-tourists-in-Bhimashankar/articleshow/16415807.cms

The last post at Gir
If you want to see an Indian lion born free, and living free, you have to visit Gir, in Gujarat, and keep your fingers crossed
Hugh & Colleen Gantzer

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120916/spectrum/main1.htm

Book on Indian birds released in AMU

http://nvonews.com/2012/09/15/book-on-indian-birds-released-in-amu/

Ozone day programmes at activist's treehouse today

TNN | Sep 16, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Ozone-day-programmes-at-activists-treehouse-today/articleshow/16415192.cms

Indian navy jeopardising pristine Nicobar island?

Sep 16, 2012

http://www.firstpost.com/india/indian-navy-jeopardising-pristine-nicobar-island-457443.html

September 15, 2012

Joanna Van Gruisen: Conservation of a different stripe

India needs to look beyond the myopic strategy of banning tourism and reform wildlife governance to save the big cat

http://business-standard.com/india/news/joanna-van-gruisen-conservationa-different-stripe/486465/

Probe indicts forest officials for flawed tree plantation

Sukhbir Siwach, TNN Sep 15, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/flora-fauna/33861948_1_tree-plantation-forest-guard-forest-officials

Training Workshop for Indian Forest Service Officers inaugurated

FRIDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhopal/94508-training-workshop-for-indian-forest-service-officers-inaugurated.html

Can jumbos be saved?

Our policies are shy of even considering the cost of saving 30,000-odd elephants in this resource-starved country

By Jay Mazoomdaar

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main53.asp?filename=Ne220912Can.asp

MoEF puts national peacock census plan on back-burner

Friday, 14 September 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/dehradun/94469-moef-puts-national-peacock-census-plan-on-back-burner.html

Wildlife activists accuse director of cover-up

Saturday, 15 September 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/94598-wildlife-activists-accuse-director-of-cover-up.html

Leopard caught in wire snare dies

TNN Sep 15, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-15/mysore/33862059_1_jaw-traps-bandipur-tiger-reserve-elephant

Dasara elephant Kavita neglected

MB Maramkal, TNN Sep 14, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/mysore/33842792_1_elephant-dasara-celebrations-kavita

Gujarat tops in India in distribution of forest land title papers to tribal -- Narendra Modi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp7UJLRYyPU

Indian official calling for improved hydropower development process

http://www.hydroworld.com/articles/2012/09/indian-official-calling-for-improved-hydropower-development-process.html

Science Express arrives in city tomorrow

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/science-express-arrives-in-city-tomorrow/1002821/

Rhino Crisis Round Up: Rhinos Killed in India, Kenya & More

September 14, 2012 By Rhishja Cota-Larson

http://planetsave.com/2012/09/14/rhino-crisis-round-up-rhinos-killed-in-india-kenya-more/

IN NEWS (September 14, 2012)

India has two weeks to solve the tiger vs tourism dilemma

Samanth Subramanian  Sep 14, 2012 

http://www.thenational.ae/news/world/south-asia/india-has-two-weeks-to-solve-the-tiger-vs-tourism-dilemma

Go Green campaign goes beyond borders

TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Go-Green-campaign-goes-beyond-borders/articleshow/16390209.cms

Uttarakhand expects positive Ganga hydel project report

Shishir Prashant / New Delhi/ Dehradun Sep 14, 2012

http://business-standard.com/india/news/uttarakhand-expects-positive-ganga-hydel-project-report/486335/

Centre for Environment Education turns to kids to save dolphin

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui, TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Centre-for-Environment-Education-turns-to-kids-to-save-dolphin/articleshow/16390309.cms

Forest, magisterial custody for 11 sarpamitras till Monday

Aparna Nair, TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-magisterial-custody-for-11-sarpamitras-till-Monday/articleshow/16388456.cms

One more arrested in Gondmohadi poaching case

TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/One-more-arrested-in-Gondmohadi-poaching-case/articleshow/16388543.cms

Pilibhit reels under tiger scare

TNN Sep 9, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-09/lucknow/33713284_1_pilibhit-pugmarks-forest-area

Tiger strayings anger villagers

TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Tiger-strayings-anger-villagers/articleshow/16390675.cms

Tadoba reserve records 65 tigers

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tadoba-reserve-records-65-tigers/1002376/

Protecting tigers in Central India

http://www.wildlifetrustofindia.org/current-news/120910_Protecting_tigers_in_Central_India.html

Two Loris rescued from wildlife smugglers in Delhi airport

by Kartick Satyanarayan

http://www.conservationindia.org/gallery/two-loris-rescued-from-wildlife-smugglers-in-delhi-airport

Natarajan is irresponsible: CM
September 14, 2012

http://oheraldo.in/News/Main%20Page%20News/Natarajan-is-irresponsible-CM/64392.html

BJP wants recovery of money from mine owners

TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/BJP-wants-recovery-of-money-from-mine-owners/articleshow/16391751.cms

Sonbhadra DM tackles illegal mining with iron hand

Neha Shukla, TNN | Sep 14, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Sonbhadra-DM-tackles-illegal-mining-with-iron-hand/articleshow/16391685.cms

‘Save the beach’ to kick off on Sept 16

Published: Friday, Sep 14, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_save-the-beach-to-kick-off-on-sept-16_1740941

Wildlife of Kutch
Gujarat, India. 

http://www.behance.net/gallery/Wildlife-of-Kutch-Gujarat-India/5092651

New life for north shore forestry mills

By: Ian Ross

http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Industry-News/mining/2012/09/New-life-for-north-shore-forestry-mills.aspx

India 

MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST – PARTNERSHIP FOR LAND USE SCIENCE - INDIA

Job—Closing date: 12 Oct 2012—Tetra Tech ARD

http://reliefweb.int/job/524080/monitoring-evaluation-specialist-%E2%80%93-partnership-land-use-science-india

IN NEWS (September 13, 2012)

Forest project issued CO2 credits for California market

Reuters | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Forest-project-issued-CO2-credits-for-California-market/articleshow/16380305.cms

Should I shoot my officers for doing wrong, asks Natarajan

Wednesday, September 12th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/business/7d5edd2bd97bf700ad5835145b82acab/should-i-shoot-my-officers-for-doing-wrong-asks-natarajan

4 Indian species on IUCN threatened list

THURSDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/94226-4-indian-species-on-iucn-threatened-list.html

New panel to ready tiger tourism norms in 10 days

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/New-panel-to-ready-tiger-tourism-norms-in-10-days/articleshow/16376322.cms

Pune's Yashda to launch tiger corridor study

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Punes-Yashda-to-launch-tiger-corridor-study/articleshow/16375497.cms

Now, it’s illegal iron ore mining in Goa

G.SRINIVASAN

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/article3889083.ece?homepage=true

Maharashtra's Tadoba reserve records 65 tigers

PTI | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Maharashtras-Tadoba-reserve-records-65-tigers/articleshow/16379202.cms

Central Zoo Authority 's doublespeak on circus elephant to fore

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Central-Zoo-Authority-s-doublespeak-on-circus-elephant-to-fore/articleshow/16375678.cms

Goa action against illegal mining a whitewash: Jayanti Natarajan

PTI   Panjim, September 12, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Goa/Goa-action-against-illegal-mining-a-whitewash-Jayanti-Natarajan/Article1-928882.aspx

All Goa iron ore mines lose green clearance

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/developmental-issues/all-goa-iron-ore-mines-lose-green-clearance/articleshow/16374836.cms

Environment clearance of 93 Goa mines suspended

Wednesday, September 12th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/business/a9482d7912061c4531bd1afb3ba5eca6/environment-clearance-of-93-goa-mines-suspended

Turtles seized from shop in Kendrapada

TNN | Sep 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Turtles-seized-from-shop-in-Kendrapada/articleshow/16378172.cms

Python stoned to death near Mahuva

TNN | Sep 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/rajkot/Python-stoned-to-death-near-Mahuva/articleshow/16372630.cms

Forest staff in soup over seized tiger skin

http://newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/article605857.ece

Minor in monkey smuggling case sent to juvenile home

BY SAJILA SASEENDRAN
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/471457742ccb63f5bea2684af326bf3e/minor-in-monkey-smuggling-case-sent-to-juvenile-home

Workshop at IIFM

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/Gym-for-students-faculty-at-NITTR/articleshow/16378706.cms

Centre, state pass the buck, Jindal escapes action

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, September 12, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Centre-state-pass-the-buck-Jindal-escapes-action/Article1-928954.aspx

IN NEWS (September 12, 2012)

Natarajan: Success abroad, domestic challenges manifold

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/natarajan-success-abroad-domestic-challenges-manifold/486151/

Ourview | Saving India’s forests

http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/JZ3wisW7jQ6nyhyaz3x5zN/Ourview--Saving-India8217s-forests.html

'Adaptation holds the key to fighting climate change'

ADITI NIGAM

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/economy/article3888663.ece

Wildlife SOS Co-Founders Discuss Wildlife Protection in India

http://law.lclark.edu/live/news/17803-wildlife-sos-cofounders-discuss-wildlife

Goa scam ran through PM's stint at environment ministry

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Sep 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Goa-scam-ran-through-PMs-stint-at-environment-ministry/articleshow/16359978.cms?

Goa state board for wildlife constituted

Murari Shetye, TNN | Sep 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Goa-state-board-for-wildlife-constituted/articleshow/16365892.cms

Soon, forest land for mining in Alwar

TNN | Sep 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Soon-forest-land-for-mining-in-Alwar/articleshow/16358976.cms

Mining could gouge Goa off the map

Paul Fernandes, TNN | Sep 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Mining-could-gouge-Goa-off-the-map/articleshow/16359856.cms

'Balganga project work started without forest clearance'

Ketaki Ghoge, Hindustan Times
Mumbai, September 12, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Balganga-project-work-started-without-forest-clearance/Article1-928407.aspx

Include Goa in Tiger Reserve Complex: WII

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/include-goa-in-tiger-reserve-complex-wii/486115/

IN NEWS (September 11, 2012)

PM's speech on wildlife changed thrice in a day

TNN Sep 7, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-07/india/33676370_1_pmo-website-areas-of-tiger-reserves-speech

Environmental nod: Tightrope walk for Natarajan

http://business-standard.com/india/news/environmental-nod-tightrope-walk-for-natarajan/486031/

Centre committed to promoting eco-tourism: Jayanthi

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/centre-committed-to-promoting-eco-tourism-jayanth_798844.html

Invest in locally controlled Forestry

Rachna Singh, TNN | Sep 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Invest-in-locally-controlled-Forestry/articleshow/16353760.cms

Infrastructure and Nature 

http://mobileet.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=10&sectid=edid=&edlabel=ETKM&mydateHid=07-09-2012&pubname=Economic+Times+-+Kolkata&edname=&articleid=Ar01002&publabel=ET

Territorial troubles

Madhumitha B, September 11, 2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/277779/territorial-troubles.html

Smuggler caught with monkey in underwear

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/9533554/Smuggler-caught-with-monkey-in-underwear.html

Greenpeace demands halt on new coal mining

http://www.indiablooms.com/EnvironmentDetailsPage/2012/environmentDetails110912a.php

Goa should be part of Tiger Reserve complex: Wildlife Institute of India

PTI | Sep 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Goa-should-be-part-of-Tiger-Reserve-complex-Wildlife-Institute-of-India/articleshow/16348435.cms

Govt may soon allot forest land in non-scheduled areas

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-may-soon-allot-forest-land-in-nonscheduled-areas/1000932/

Waiting for Sultanpur's winged visitors!

Tuesday, September 11th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/c9adc38e39c82bdb80e1453c38e95e96/waiting-for-sultanpur-s-winged-visitors

’Man-eater animals could be rabid stray dogs or wolves’

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/maneater-animals-could-be-rabid-stray-dogs-or-wolves/1000937/

Goa mining scam: Will two former chief ministers face arrest?

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/goa-mining-scam-will-two-former-chief-ministers-face-arrest-265573

India's Goa state halts iron ore mining on reports of illegalities

http://www.platts.com/RSSFeedDetailedNews/RSSFeed/Metals/7053395

Sonbhadra goldmine for illegal diggers

Shailvee Sharda, TNN | Sep 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Sonbhadra-goldmine-for-illegal-diggers/articleshow/16346246.cms

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2012

http://in.news.yahoo.com/photos/british-wildlife-photography-awards-2012-slideshow/

IN NEWS (September 10, 2012)

Govt scraps colonial rule to control forest produce

Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, September 09, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Govt-scraps-colonial-rule-to-control-forest-produce/Article1-927068.aspx

Hydro-power projects facing problems for clearances: Tuki

PTI | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Hydro-power-projects-facing-problems-for-clearances-Tuki/articleshow/16327146.cms

Wildlife filmmaker shares The Truth About Tigers

Monday, 10 September 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/93479-wildlife-filmmaker-shares-the-truth-about-tigers.html

Traveller caught in India with monkey in pants: report

Monday, September 10th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/politicsarticle/2346947129550906b0f3dc0dc4c5b360/traveller-caught-in-india-with-monkey-in-pants-report

Indian PM wants better coordination between wildlife enforcement agencies

http://southasia.oneworld.net/todaysheadlines/indian-pm-calls-for-enforcement-agencies-coordination-to-check-wildlife-poaching

India's Supreme Court bans tiger tourism in the name of conservation

http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/stories/indias-supreme-court-bans-tiger-tourism-in-the-name-of-conservation

Truck with Sal timber seized in Hazaribag

TNN | Sep 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Truck-with-Sal-timber-seized-in-Hazaribag/articleshow/16329325.cms

Leopard found dead near railway tracks at Eklahara

TNN | Sep 10, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Leopard-found-dead-near-railway-tracks-at-Eklahara/articleshow/16330739.cms

Drought-hit Dasara elephants' weight loss a worry

MB Maramkal, TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Drought-hit-Dasara-elephants-weight-loss-a-worry/articleshow/16326612.cms

Forest land occupied in Bhubaneswar

TNN Sep 8, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-08/bhubaneswar/33695817_1_forest-land-forest-conservation-act-forest-and-environment

Field reports: Wolf pack confirmed; another being hunted

By Rich Landers Sunday, September 9th 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/43320964fd50d489545207f253d91f9a/field-reports-wolf-pack-confirmed-another-being-hunted

IN NEWS (September 9, 2012)

Govt changes forest law for tribals

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-changes-forest-law-for-tribals/articleshow/16318422.cms

Break cross-border linkages on wildlife poaching: PM

Press Trust of India

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/article3866553.ece

The story of the other one per cent

Divya Vasudev

http://www.thehindu.com/arts/magazine/article3873839.ece

Orient Green to expand woody biomass power generation in India

POWER ENGINEERING · Image by ORIENT GREEN POWER

http://www.forestbusinessnetwork.com/19666/orient-green-to-expand-woody-biomass-power-generation-in-india/

Legal op says no need for fresh environmental clearance, but Indian bureau of mines nod must: CM

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Legal-op-says-no-need-for-fresh-environmental-clearance-but-Indian-bureau-of-mines-nod-must-CM/articleshow/16317517.cms

Goa to reject ministry of environment and forests clearances without Title of Concession numbers

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Goa-to-reject-ministry-of-environment-and-forests-clearances-without-Title-of-Concession-numbers/articleshow/16317552.cms

FIRs against two former Chief Ministers soon: Goa Chief Minister Parrikar

Written by Ketki Angre, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Updated: September 09, 2012

http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/firs-against-two-former-chief-ministers-soon-goa-chief-minister-parrikar-264762

‘Mining will hit tiger habitats’

Sep 09, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal |  Age Correspondent

http://www.asianage.com/india/mining-will-hit-tiger-habitats-511

Four held with tiger nails, whiskers

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Four-held-with-tiger-nails-whiskers/articleshow/16318323.cms

Pilibhit reels under tiger scare

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Pilibhit-reels-under-tiger-scare/articleshow/16318566.cms

Leopard found dead at Harkol village

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Leopard-found-deadat-Harkol-village/articleshow/16317725.cms

TOFT lists nominations for TOFT Wildlife Tourism Awards 2012

By TBM Staff | Mumbai

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/toft-lists-nominations-for-toft-wildlife-tourism-awards-2012-17650

Tour to Indian Wildlife casts to its Visitor a Nature Lover

New Delhi : India | Sep 07, 2012

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/12929220-tour-to-indian-wildlife-casts-to-its-visitor-a-nature-lover

'Image of Vailankanni Saibinn' draws crowds

TNN | Sep 9, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Image-of-Vailankanni-Saibinn-draws-crowds/articleshow/16317600.cms

Why the coalgate debate is dangerously incomplete

by Jay Mazoomdaar Sep 9, 2012

http://www.firstpost.com/politics/why-the-coalgate-debate-is-dangerously-incomplete-448952.html

Mr. Hornaday's War: How A Peculiar Zookeeper Waged A Lonely Crusade For Wildlife That Changed The World

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 9, 2012

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/review/2012/mr-hornadays-war-how-peculiar-zookeeper-waged-lonely-crusade-wildlife-changed-world10499