Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Naathu Ram Vs Ministry of Road Transport and Highways & Others dated 06/02/2024. Applicant has raised a grievance against construction in the Shivalik range of Himalayas extending up to a length of 97/103.55 kms in Himachal Pradesh undertaken by the …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Naathu Ram Vs Ministry of Road Transport and Highways & Others dated 06/02/2024. Applicant has raised a grievance against construction in the Shivalik range of Himalayas extending up to a length of 97/103.55 kms in Himachal Pradesh undertaken by the …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on Its Own Motion Versus State of Himachal Pradesh dated 01/08/2017 regarding large scale illegal felling of trees near Tara Devi Temple, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The trees were of Deodar and Oak and were on a private property adjoining …
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 …
Despite the High Court order, the felling of deodar trees continues unabated in Dharamkot and McLeodganj. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh too had marked an inquiry into felling of 17 trees in the town a few days ago. The illegality is being committed without any fear. Those who have taken permission …
Foreign tourists start online campaign to save trees Deodar trees in McLeodganj, Bhagsu and Dharamkot areas near Dharamsala are under threat. The trees have been taken inside the constructed areas of commercial buildings coming up in these areas. In some cases, trees stand in the middle of buildings which illustrates …
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has ordered an inquiry into the illegal felling of deodar trees in McLeodganj and Dharamkot areas. Forest Corporation Vice-Chairman Kewal Singh Pathania, while talking to The Tribune, said the CM had taken serious note of the news regarding the illegal felling of deodar trees and asked …
Rampant felling of deodar trees is going on in McLeodganj and Dharamkot tourist areas of Dharamsala. Trees are being felled for the construction of hotels and other commercial complexes, most of which are illegal. The Tribune team surveyed the area in McLeodganj where rampant felling of deodar trees had been …
The Forests in Pakistan are severely threatened by growing consumption of fuel wood and illegal logging. It is feared that if immediate action is not taken this natural resource would be totally consumed within next 15 years. While forests cover 2.5 per cent of the country’s land, Pakistan has the …
Shimla: Devastating forest fires have become a normal phenomenon during summers due to the changing climate, thanks to the failure of the government to implement the measures recommended by the Khosla Committee to prevent blazes which are no longer confined to pine forests and even engulfing oak and deodar forests. …
As many as 7,500 trees will be axed to pave the way for the 775 MW Luhri Hydroelectric Project being constructed by the public sector Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam on the Sutlej near Nirath downstream Rampur. In all, 271 hectares of forest land, including 89 hectares for underground works, will …
The containerised seedling production technology, especially use of polypacks/root trainers is dependent on suitable growing media for raising quality seedlings. In the present investigation, experiments were carried out to find out the suitable potting mixture for raising Cedrus deodara and Cupressus torulosa seedlings.
Soil samples for the estimation of organic carbon store were collected from the entire catchment area starting from Rajban to origin of Giri and all the land uses were covered to estimate soil organic carbon.
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today stressed the need for creating public awareness to protect environment and irrational use of precious natural resources. He was speaking at the inauguration of the three-day-long conference on Himalayan Environment Issues and Challenges organised by the Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies (IIHS), Himachal Pradesh …
Forest fires raged across western side of the Murree Hills at the weekend, destroying trees and vegetation on 60 per cent of the area. Flames engulfed large portions of the forests as personnel of different agencies, including the forest department, Rescue 1122 and the fire brigade, reached the spots after …
Truck used to smuggle deodar; policemen acquitted on april 22, the conservator of forests, Mandi district, ordered the confiscation of a police vehicle used to smuggle deodar wood seven years ago. The police truck registered in the name of Mandi
The present investigation was carried out to study the distribution of biomass in different land uses viz., chir pine, ban oak, deodar, other broadleaves, culturable and un-culturable land uses, distributed in five forest ranges i.e., Dharampur, Parwanoo, Solan, Kandaghat and Subathu along altitudinal gradient from 900 to 2100 of Solan …
Foiling a smuggling bid, Forest Protection Force (FPF) have seized 86 Deodar scants (sleepers) in Doda district last evening. Acting on a specific input, a team of FPF under the supervision of Deputy Director (FPF) Bhushan Lal Bhat seized 86 sleepers of Deodar from 48 compartment of village Manoe (Malikpura) …
The documentation of forest wealth in the Himalayas is of great importance because biotic pressure on them. The applied system of management and conservation of forests is of immediate concern for the present and future generation. Such study is useful to know the type of plant community development through succession …
The present study on management of Cedrus deodara under shelter wood system is aimed at drawing attention for long sustenance of management practices. The study reflects some useful facts.
