God, man and the fires
Some 70 "large" fires, meaning ones covering more than 100 acres of forest land or 300 acres of grassland each, are still burning in US. Between them, so far, they have consumed around 1m acres. Many hundreds of smaller fires threaten to grow.
Recipes for a smaller system
The discovery of planets around other stars has forced a rewrite of the rules of planetary formation. But the outlines of a new theory are slowly emerging : a report.
New project for tribals development
An innovative project for economic development and health security of the poor and the tribals has been launched in Madhya Pradesh by establishing People's Protected Areas (PPAs). This project will be implemented in predominantly tribal areas for the benefit of forest dwellers by the forest dwellers themselves.
MP hopes to get IBRD forestry loan
The Madhya Pradesh government is hopeful that World Bank would continue to fund the Rs 900-crore forestry project in the state. The funding for the second phase of the project, scheduled to begin from this year, was in doldrums.
30 MLAs urge Orissa govt. to protect forests
Cutting across party lines, at least 30 MLAs have appealed to the chief minister to take immediate steps to preserve whatever is left of Orissa's depleting forest resources in the greater interest of the people and save them from the vagaries of nature.
Chandra clinches case for unexpected black hole discovery
There's new evidence the universe is home to a type of a black hole that's not too large and not too small. As black holes go, it's a middleweight that may represent the missing link between its flyweight relatives and the super-heavyweight variety found at the center of most galaxies.
Orissa legislators seek new Act to protect forests
Legislators of various political parties in Orissa have asked the State Government to enact a law on the lines of the tree act of Maharashtra for extending protection to existing forest land and trees.
Squatters encroach prome forest land as DDA passes back
Nearly 25 acres of forest area belonging to the Delhi Development Authority has been encroached upon in Saket. And aquabling between various departments of the DDA has only made it easy for more squatters to move into this prime piece of land.
Clinton gives $1.6BN aid to prevent fires
US President Bill Clinton has proposed spending about $1.6 billion to help communities recover from the forest fires that have scorched the west this summer and to thin millions of acres of federal forests in hopes od preventing future blazes.
74 lakh for Bathinda wasteland project
The Centre has released Rs 74.6 lakh for the wasteland development project in Bathinda. The money from the Rural Development Ministry, is to be spent in the current year.
Bill to regulate forest produce
The Assam Legislative Assembly recently passed the Assam Forest Regulation Bill, 2000 to regulate and control removal of forest produces outside the state.
Foresters take a look at Bhutan's broadleaved forests
Over-aged trees, heavy branching, lack of regeneration of important tree species are some of the concerns facing Bhutan's broadleaved forests. Yusipang's Phuntsho Namgyel told Kuensel that broadleaved forests in Bhutan were old growth forests with insufficient seedlings and saplings caused by cattle grazing.
20 trees made natinal monuments in Italy
Italian Culture Minister Giovanna Melandri announced that 20 trees, more than 100 years old, will become "national monuments". Under the "Save the Trees Decree" the people who cause any damage to the trees will be forced to pay a fine of 20 million lire and could face up to two …
Obuchi's tree-planting plan kicks off at the Great Wall
About 2,000 trees were planted Sunday in a ceremony near the Great Wall of China outside Beijing to mark the start of a bilateral tree-planting project that was the brainchild of the late Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, government officials said.
Paying price for Green Revolution
Having tasted and relished the sweet fruits of Green Revolution, it is time for Haryana to swallow its bitter pills. If critical environmental issues like soil erosion, generation of dust and soil compaction due to heavy machinery have emerged as major challenges, the State is also grappling with the serious …
AP emerges leader in forest conservation
Andhra Pradesh emerges as the best among states and Union territories (UTs) in respect of forest conservation while Bihar, Assam, Mizoram and Nagaland come out as the worst, according to the latest forest cover report just released by the Ministry of environment and forests.
Delhi turns green as forest cover rise, pollution drops
Delhiites take heart. The forest cover in the city has increased by a whopping 62 sq km. No wonder, coupled with a number of other measures, the air pollution levels have came down. What is a matter of pride for the horticulture departments in the city is that the maximum …
Ministry for forests sought
On the occassion of the National Wildlife Week, environmentalists and wildlife experts across the country have given a call to split the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) and establish a dedicated ministry of forests and wildlife, empowered to protect the 20 per cent land that is forested.
