Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Giri Gobardhan Forest Committee Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 15/05/2025. The Applicant Giri Gobardhan Forest Committee has filed the application alleging illegal felling of trees over an area of around 5 acres within the …
Developments in electronic tagging and tracking have revolutionised the way wildlife is studied and improved conservation strategies. But scientists now worry that the innovative technology also has the potential to increase the threat of poaching, if it falls into the wrong hands. Many species are hard to observe in their …
In view of the extreme summer expected this year, the Forest Department and NGOs have joined hands to discuss plan of action to prevent human-animal conflicts in forests coming under the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu. The meeting primarily discussed measures to be taken to reduce instances of wild …
KOCHI: With mercury levels shooting up in several parts of the state, the Kerala forest department has activated its fire alert mechanism in forest areas and buffer zones. While officials and experts say that Kerala does not need to worry about fires of the magnitude reported in other parts of …
Robust partnership between wildlife conservationists in Kenya and Tanzania has led to a dramatic slump in poaching of iconic mammals like elephants and rhinos, experts said Thursday. The experts and campaigners said this while attending the Kilimanjaro Landscape Cross-border Wildlife Security Forum, organized by Africa Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to discuss …
Severe drought in Kenya is likely to lead to increased human-wildlife conflict, the country’s wildlife conservationists warned on Wednesday. International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) East Africa Regional Director James Isiche told Xinhua in Nairobi that lack of water and pasture will force wildlife to move out of protected areas …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Human-Animal Conflicts, 07/02/2017. Incidence of human-animal conflict and death due to such conflict are reported in various parts of the country from time to time. However, as the management of forest and wildlife is the mandate of State Governments, State-wise and year-wise data of …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Human-Animal Conflicts, 07/02/2017. Incidence of human-animal conflict and death due to such conflict are reported in various parts of the country from time to time. However, as the management of forest and wildlife is the mandate of State Governments, State-wise and year-wise data of …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Human-Animal Conflicts, 07/02/2017. Incidence of human-animal conflict and death due to such conflict are reported in various parts of the country from time to time. However, as the management of forest and wildlife is the mandate of State Governments, State-wise and year-wise data of …
This budget came as a mixed bag for forest and environment sector. Amid some let-downs, big boost to solar energy became the silver lining. From last year's Rs 850 crore, the budget allocation for environment, forestry and wildlife schemes was increased to Rs 962 crore. "But it is disheartening to …
Forest personnel coming up with new plans to find solution The Forest Department has been trying hard to check man-animal conflict in its area, yet, 27 people have lost their lives in the last three years in Kodagu. Wild elephants have been creating havoc in the villages bordering the forests, …
An ethnographic survey on the island of Satjelia in the Sundarbans shows how exclusionary conservation practices are intensifying the vulnerabilities of the local population. An inclusive conservation policy would privilege both biodiversity and people’s livelihoods.
Marking a fundamental shift in the state's strategy for mitigation of increasing man-wildlife conflicts, the forest department has decided to constitute primary response teams (PRTs) by engaging residents in all panchayats sharing forest boundaries. The PRTs comprising around 15 members will be provided training in wildlife monitoring, management of conflict …
The Asian elephant plays a crucial role in its forest ecosystem. Commonly referred to as a ‘keystone’ species, it helps to open up forest clearings and distributes the seeds of trees and shrubs. The magnificent animal becomes threatened due to poaching, destruction of forest and conflict with human. In recent …
A meeting between forest personnel and farmers was held on Wednesday at Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve’s Kalakkad Division to find a solution for intrusion of elephants into agricultural fields. Since the elephants are known to exhibit high fidelity to their home ranges and the migrating routes that they use …
At a time when man-animal conflict has become the order of the day, hike in relief towards the cases of crop loss and injuries to people has finally brought smile on the faces of coffee planters and farmers alike in Kodagu. After seven year-long wait, the state government has issued …
This analysis of the draft wildlife action plan says that it takes note of the injustices historically carried out upon the local communities and addresses such injustice to be able to create local support for conservation. It also examines the extent to which the draft has explored complementarities between national …
With as many as 393 elephants having been killed in Orissa in the last five years, the state seems seems to have become a graveyard for the animals. According to sources in the state government, most of the elephants died because of poaching, electrocution, train accidents or other human-related activities. …
NAINITAL: Over 140 leopards and tigers have been declared maneaters in Uttarakhand in just 15 years, according to the state forest officials. In the latest case, a leopard attacked and killed two people near Ramnagar a few days ago, after which a team of government licenced hunters has been deputed …
The Wayanad Vana Naseekarana Virudha Samara Samiti, an umbrella organisation of environmental organisations in the district, has urged the government to launch eco-restoration projects to mitigate man-animal conflicts in the district. The massive mono-crop plantation by the Forest Department after felling native trees in various parts of the district and …
Myanmar is home to almost 5,000 captive elephants, many who work alongside humans in the logging industry. A 2015 forestry assessment done by the UN found Myanmar had the third highest rate of annual forest reduction in the world. Lost habitat and a ban have left elephants with less habitat …
