FORESTRY NEWS (April 5, 2014)

Election manifestos: 'Animal welfare should be important to parties'

Ch Sushil Rao, TNN | Apr 4, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Election-manifestos-Animal-welfare-should-be-important-to-parties/articleshow/33244421.cms

Naveen sings tribal tune in Kandhamal

TNN | Apr 5, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/Naveen-sings-tribal-tune-in-Kandhamal/articleshow/33250739.cms

Salman Khan’s dad Salim Khan fails to appear in court; witness testifies in 1998 wildlife case

By Shweta Parande @Coolshweta | April 04, 2014

http://www.india.com/showbiz/salman-khans-dad-salim-khan-fails-to-appear-in-court-witness-testifies-in-1998-wildlife-case-33890/

Leopard strays into Goa Naval base, caught

Press Trust of India  |  Panaji     April 4, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/leopard-strays-into-goa-naval-base-caught-114040401269_1.html

Skins of leopard, otter seized

TNN | Apr 5, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Home/Environment/Flora-Fauna/Skins-of-leopard-otter-seized/articleshow/33250285.cms

Speaking Of Golden Boughs

A spectacular book on the jungle trees of India

Mahendra Vyas

http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?290069

Trade unions to oppose pro-corporate political parties

TNN | Apr 5, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Home/Lok-Sabha-Elections-2014/News/Trade-unions-to-oppose-pro-corporate-political-parties/articleshow/33250416.cms

FORESTRY NEWS (April 4, 2014)

Hungry monkeys raid farms in north India as forests shrink

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Thu, 3 Apr 2014

http://www.trust.org/item/20140403102617-cv8xn/?source=hptop

“The snow leopard and the dawn of wildlife management in India”

April 3, 2014

http://fhsarchives.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/the-snow-leopard-and-the-dawn-of-wildlife-management-in-india/

NDTV, Aircel reunite for televised tiger conservation campaign
http://rapidtvnews.com/index.php/2014040433077/ndtv-aircel-reunite-for-televised-tiger-conservation-campaign.html

Unidentified Nepal residents encroach upon Indian territory

Last Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/unidentified-nepal-residents-encroach-upon-indian-territory_922074.html

Expect jungle safari in Gorewada in May

Vijay Pinjarkar,  TNN | Apr 4, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nagpur/Expect-jungle-safari-in-Gorewada-in-May/articleshow/33194306.cms

India: ongoing oppostion to Rio Tinto’s proposed Bunder diamond mine

April 3, 2014

http://fsrn.org/2014/04/india-ongoing-oppostion-to-rio-tintos-proposed-bunder-diamond-mine/

Hope in Saranda despite Maoist shadow

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/hope-in-saranda-despite-maoist-shadow/article5868502.ece

Volunteer travel,Volunteer India ,Volunteer Abroad ,wildlife volunteering bali.Volunteering Bali

http://groundreport.com/volunteer-travelvolunteer-india-volunteer-abroad-wildlife-volunteering-bali-volunteering-bali/

FORESTRY NEWS (April 3, 2014)

India: Reliance on timber imports of concern

http://www.ihb.de/wood/news/India_imports_timber_36586.html

The Western Ghats: biodiversity versus development

http://www.scidev.net/global/biodiversity/multimedia/the-western-ghats-biodiversity-versus-development.html

Specify forests in Mangar by May 9, says NGT

Dipak Kumar Dash, TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Delhi/Specify-forests-in-Mangar-by-May-9-says-NGT/articleshow/33090740.cms

Allow us to go ahead with field trials of GM crops: Centre to SC

Written by Utkarsh Anand | New Delhi | April 3, 2014

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/allow-us-to-go-ahead-with-field-trials-of-gm-crops-centre-to-sc/

Why leopard attacks have become election issue in India

By Nitin Srivastava BBC Hindi, Uttar Pradesh

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-26815191

Tuskers knock at Chattisgarh's Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary

Rashmi Drolia,TNN | Apr 3, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/Tuskers-knock-at-Chattisgarhs-Barnawapara-wildlife-sanctuary/articleshow/33157298.cms

Forest department opposes bail to tiger skin trader

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Apr 2, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Forest-department-opposesbail-to-tiger-skin-trader/articleshow/33098235.cms

Complaint filed against Sachin Tendulkar's Gir sanctuary tour

PTI | Apr 2, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/off-the-field/Complaint-filed-against-Sachin-Tendulkars-Gir-sanctuary-tour/articleshow/33142411.cms

A lost tribe, waiting forever for a bridge

Anand Soondas,TNN | Apr 3, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/lok-sabha-elections-2014/news/A-lost-tribe-waiting-forever-for-a-bridge/articleshow/33154985.cms

Leopard skin seized in Pandharkawda

TNN | Apr 3, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Leopard-skin-seized-in-Pandharkawda/articleshow/33146220.cms

Carcasses of animals found in Anthiyur forest

Press Trust of India  |  Erode      April 2, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/carcasses-of-animals-found-in-anthiyur-forest-114040200169_1.html

Remember Laxmi the elephant from Mulund? She looks super happy now

Thursday, 3 April 2014

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-remember-laxmi-the-elephant-from-mulund-she-looks-super-happy-now-1974512

What Happens To Wildlife After A Tsunami?

Jason G. Goldman

http://animals.io9.com/what-happens-to-wildlife-after-a-tsunami-1556754942

FORESTRY NEWS (April 2, 2014)

Supreme Court to hear GM crops litigation on 22 April

The apex court had set up a six-member technical expert committee while hearing a petition against field trials of GM crops   Neha Sethi

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/ZlPLqy3GQuikosGEfziu3H/Supreme-Court-to-hear-GM-crops-litigation-on-22-April.html

Nature, Wildlife in Focus

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Nature-Wildlife-in-Focus/2014/04/02/article2144777.ece#.Uzw6PKIVdzg

SEE IT: Leopard terrorizes Indian village for 11 hours, mauling at least 9 people (VIDEO)

One villager is in critical condition at a hospital in Dindroli village, in Gujarat, western India, after a wild leopard attacked several people there.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/leopard-terrorizes-indian-village-11-hours-mauling-9-photos-article-1.1741717

Can you spot the snow leopards?

Two wild snow leopards are snapped in a rare photograph – but can you see them?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/wildlife/10736602/Can-you-spot-the-snow-leopards.html

Tiger mauls fisherman to death in Sundarbans

PTI | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Tiger-mauls-fisherman-to-death-in-Sundarbans/articleshow/33084700.cms

Forest officials eye tiger-immune polls

Priyangi Agarwal, TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Forest-officials-eye-tiger-immune-polls/articleshow/33086738.cms

Crocodiles from zoo sent to Katarnia Ghat

TNN | Apr 2, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Lucknow/Crocodiles-from-zoo-sent-to-Katarnia-Ghat/articleshow/33096210.cms

Former CVC to head govt panel to decide IAS, IPS for Telangana

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 01, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/andhra-pradesh/former-cvc-to-head-govt-panel-to-decide-ias-ips-for-telangana_921762.html

FORESTRY NEWS (April 1, 2014)

Forest dept's tribute to Indian first forester

TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nagpur/Forest-depts-tribute-to-Indian-first-forester/articleshow/33036358.cms

Dept pledges to expand green cover in region

Ranjana Diggikar,TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/Dept-pledges-to-expand-green-cover-in-region/articleshow/33045067.cms

Myanmar Imposes Export Ban To Stop Its Timber From Foreign Exploitation, Goal Is To Establish Domestic Wood-Processing Industry

By Sophie Song

http://www.ibtimes.com/myanmar-imposes-export-ban-stop-its-timber-foreign-exploitation-goal-establish-domestic-wood-1565294

Teak wood smuggling foiled, two forest personnel hurt

TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Nagpur/Teak-wood-smuggling-foiled-two-forest-personnel-hurt/articleshow/33036113.cms

Gang of forest encroacher busted, 24 held

Bagish K Jha,TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/indore/Gang-of-forest-encroacher-busted-24-held/articleshow/33072774.cms

 

Villagers attack forest officials in Maoist hit area

TNN | Mar 31, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/varanasi/Villagers-attack-forest-officials-in-Maoist-hit-area/articleshow/33008706.cms

Navegaon forest camp set afire

TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Navegaon-forest-camp-set-afire/articleshow/33036006.cms

Birders attacked at Mangar forest

TNN | Mar 31, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Birders-attacked-at-Mangar-forest/articleshow/32991430.cms

Nature lovers have been under attack for months

Vineet Gill,TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/Nature-lovers-have-been-under-attack-for-months/articleshow/33042408.cms

Forest fire in restricted zone at Belapur Hill

Vijay Singh,TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/navi-mumbai/Forest-fire-in-restricted-zone-at-Belapur-Hill/articleshow/33051292.cms

Social forestry to distribute medicinal saplings on Monday

Sumita Sarkar, TNN | Mar 31, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Social-forestry-to-distribute-medicinal-saplings-on-Monday/articleshow/32980995.cms

Social forestry distributes 520 neem, other saplings

Sumita Sarkar,TNN | Apr 1, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Social-forestry-distributes-520-neem-other-saplings/articleshow/33038127.cms