Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Anne-Marie Ndong Obiang has a machete attached to her belt, which she assures us is “for cutting off poachers’ fingers”. In her spotless forest-green camouflage uniform she does not appear to be joking. Working for Gabon’s National Parks Agency (ANPN) she has firsthand experience of the harsh conditions in the …
Moshi — The campaign against tree felling in Kilimanjaro got a huge boost as the Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office (Environment), Dr Binilith Mahenge, called upon law enforcers to be more strict and called upon other regions to emulate Kilimanjaro. Dr Mahenge said here that he was happy …
Maun — The three-year project for enhancing national forestry monitoring system for the promotion of natural resources management is said to be on track. The project is implemented by Japan International Cooperation Agency in collaboration with Botswana government and it started in July 2013 and expected to be completed in …
Some half a million ants were recruited by the conservation organisation World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to call for the protection of the Amazon rainforest, ahead of a visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Brazil. Working in collaboration with Cologne zoo in the west of Germany, messages of support such …
Ndalatando — The State Secretary for Forest Resources, André Moda, Friday in Açude, municipality of Golungo Alto, Cuanza Norte province, said that the Angolan authorities will strengthen the measures to combat over exploration of forest resources. The information was released to the press at the end of a three-day visit …
One of the world's largest pulp and paper manufacturers has today (13 August) pledged to immediately retire some of its commercial plantation areas in a bid to cut greenhouse gas emissions. edie editor Luke Nicholls reports from Jakarta. Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) will stop sourcing wood from five active …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Diversion of forest land in urban areas, 13/08/2015. Section-2 of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 inter-alia provides that notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force in a State, no State Government or other authority shall make, except with …
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Forest land area diverted for development projects, 13/08/2015. During last five years and current year, the Central Government has accorded approvals over 1,84,393 ha of forest land in 7,716 cases for various developmental activities including developmental activities in urban areas. State wise details of …
The first collaborative workshop on forest management and timber trade between Namibia, Angola and Zambia ended last week, on 7 August, with agreement reached on developing a time-bound action plan for collective forest management and timber trade. Directors of forestry and support staff from the three countries met at the …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Decline in Forest Cover, 11/08/2015. As per India State of Forest Report-2013, the total forest cover in the country is 697,898 square kilometers which is 21.23% of the total geographical area of the country. There is a net increase of 5871 square kilometers in …
BHIMDUTTANAGAR: The District Community Forestry Coordination Committee on Sunday handed over a total of 119 community forests to the concerned communities in Kanchanpur district. Committee Chairman Maheshdutta Joshi said that the move has helped in forest conservation and other development works in the society. Joshi further said that the community …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Development of Forest Villages, 11/08/2015. The forest dwellers including tribals play an important role in the protection, conservation and development of forest. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs had implemented a programme for development of forest villages from 2005-06 to 2011-12, as a one-time measure …
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification can provide net cost-benefits to forest operators, according to a new report from the WWF released today (5 August). The report – Profitability and Sustainability in Responsible Forestry – found that forest producers can benefit significantly from attaining FSC certification, ehich ensures that products come …
Nagpur: With the motive to increase greenery in urban areas, the state government has planned public participation to conserve and plan forest areas. Also, the government has set a target to plant 100 crore plants in three years. The state's revenue and forest department has issued two notifications on Tuesday. …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on impact of mining, 04/08/2015. The Government of India grants prior approval under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 to use forest land for the purpose for various development projects. During last three years including current year, the Central Government has accorded approvals over 1,24,133 ha …
The first thing that strikes you as you enter the Makomboki Tea Factory is the air. It's clear, absent of the dark smoke that billows from the boilers of Kenya's other tea factories. Of the 66 tea factories under the management of the Kenya Tea Development Authority, Makomboki is the …
The Indonesian members of the Governors’ Climate and Forest Task Force (GCF) have agreed to run three strategic actions in implementing the Rio Branco commitment to reducing deforestation by 80 percent by 2020. The GCF is a multinational initiative that involves 29 regions in Brazil, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Nigeria, …
The majority of financial institutions do not have policies requiring clients to comply with forestry regulations, according to a study by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed today (29 July). Of the 30 major financial institutions assessed by UNEP, most had had no mechanisms to promote sustainable forest conservation …
With illegal felling of the Cedrus Deodara (Deodar) going on unabated, Champawat district administration has decided to move the God’s court to protect the tree species.Being unable to prevent illegal felling of Cedrus Deodara which is a symbol of Champawat’s natural beauty, Champawat district administration has now appealed to the …
Actor’s foundation auctions prizes including private concerts with Elton John and arctic expeditions with Prince Albert II of Monaco to reach sum Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation on Wednesday raised more than $40m to help preserve and save the environment. The amount was raised through the auction of luxury items and unique …
