Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of R.D. Singh Bandral Vs Union of India & Others dated 17/04/2023. The matter related to protecting the flora and fauna of the Kailash Kund-Seoz Dhar region by declaring the same as protected area and not to allow construction of the …
Bhuj: Semi-arid landscape around Bhuj and adjoining towns is well on its way to metamorphosing into a land with high-rises vying for space in the sky, five years down the line. Real estate developers aim to design the land on the lines of Sharjah, market sources said. However, while this …
In Sri Lanka the export and import of fauna and flora is approved based on the decisions taken by the Sri Lanka Forest Department. If plants are traded without authorization, it is a violation of the law under Section 119 of the Customs Ordinance and under section 12,44 of the …
Timely and accurate information about various habitats of a wetland ecosystem is necessary for the assessment, monitoring and management of a wetland. In this article, the state-of-the-art Polarimetric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PolSAR) data have been analysed to characterize various components of a wetland ecosystem. SAR polarimetry has received negligible attention …
One of the major underlying causes for increased biological invasion is the growth and development of world markets facilitated through globalization, and the booming intercontinental trade of live flora and fauna.
As many as 353 new species of flora and fauna have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas in the past decade, of which more than 40 per cent were found in the eight states of the Northeastern region. While the 353 discoveries include 244 plants, 16 amphibians, 16 reptiles, 14 …
New Delhi, Aug. 18: Citing difficulty in getting the police force to enforce laws to conserve flora and fauna, chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide a dedicated staff for the task. "As basic enforcing agency, the Delhi police has to be requested to make available …
Fate of the Himalayan Ski Village (HSV), facing an uncertain future, is likely to be decided tomorrow as the report of the tumultuous public hearing held on June 6 at Kothi near Manali will be placed before the high-powered committee constituted to take a final decision on the contentious issue. …
Mumbai: Despite clear indications from the principal chief conservator of forests (WL) about the adverse effects of mining project in Lohara forest, the state forest minister seems to be determined to overlook the letter and continue with the mining proposal of Adani Power Limited. It is learnt that the efforts …
As no clear picture of changes in vegetation or micro flora and fauna in the Sunderbans is available, the state forest department is contemplating carrying out a thorough survey in the area soon. The department will send a proposal to the Centre for conducting the survey jointly with the Zoological …
A new species of fresh water fish Labeo Lankae once believed to be extinct has been found by the National Aquatic Resources Research Development Agency (NARA) in the Knuckles Range yesterday. A NARA official said this particular fish was last found in 1980 by Professor Ravi Senanayake when he was …
Current global warming affects the composition and dynamics of mammalian communities and can increase extinction risk; however, long-term effects of warming on mammals are less understood. Dietary reconstructions inferred from stable isotopes of fossil herbivorous mammalian tooth enamel document environmental and climatic changes in ancient ecosystems, including C3/C4 transitions and …
This latest report focuses on the threats to biodiversity, status of implementation of the National Biodiversity Action Plan and progress achieved towards meeting the 2010 biodiversity target. India takes its commitment to preserving biodiversity very seriously. This is not only because of India
The Delhi government is mulling a study of the species of flora and fauna in the city. The study aims to find out as to which species are suitable for the climate in the city.
JORHAT, May 7: The government dilly-dallying over declaring protected parks, reserves and sanctuaries as eco-sensitive zones as proposed by the Forest Department quite some time ago is harming the conservation efforts to a large extent. A source said, that the Kaziranga National Park, Manas Tiger Reserve, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Orang …
Plankton samples collected from Loktak Lake (a Ramsar site) during November 2002-October 2004 revealed 51 species of Cladocera belonging to 28 genera and 7 families. Loktak lake holds the richest Cladocera biodiversity known from any individual aquatic ecosystem of India, so far.
Environment Ministry will form a comprehensive strategy to counter the threats associated with climate change in association with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), relevant ministries and other partners. It was agreed during a meeting of Environment Minister Hameedullah Jan Afridi with Asia IUCN Regional Director Aban Marker Kabraji …
CHENNAI: A field guide on flora and fauna of Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve has been brought out jointly by the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust (GOMBRT) and Centre for Environment Education (CEE). Simple language Talking about the guide, N. Ramjee, Scientist-in-charge, CEE, TN State office, said the guide …
D. Radhakrishnan Udhagamandalam: The resolve to shield wild animals from the forces that were out to annihilate them has been strengthened for a good number of wildlife enthusiasts in the Blue Mountains thanks to the 132 year of Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWLEA) teaming up with an award winning …
