Stanford study supports rainforest protection plan
A new study on rainforest preservation co-authored by researchers from Stanford's Center for Conservation Biology provide data supporting a U.N. proposal that would give rich nations an economic incentive to finance tropical forest conservation programs in poor countries. The innovative plan, known as the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), would have …
Fund allocation for forestry not adequate
While the new schemes were announced on the occasion of "World Environment Day" for conservation of forests, the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) feels the funds allocated to this sector are not adequate.
Puri prepares for rath festival by planting Rs.65-cr forest
Even gods have to suffer environmental degradation. Forests of Phasi, Asana and Dharua trees, used in building the gigantic chariots of Lord Jagannath during the famous car festival here, have become scarce and temple authorities have been facing difficulty in arranging the wood. Now under a Rs 65 crore government …
Greens' march against KIOCL opposed
The Kudremukh Shram Shakthi Sanghatan has opposed the proposed march by environmentalists against the Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited (KIOCL) on May 8, stating that afforestation activities undertaken by KIOCL resulted in widening forest cover.
Chainsaw logging for sustainability
Logging contracts in the Korila Forestry Management Unit (FMU), Mongar (Bhutan) will no longer be given on an ad-hoc basis. Instead, contractors will have to prove that they are capable and trained to carry out sustainable logging. According to the Project Manager of the Third Forestry Development Project (TFDP), Khangma, …
Govt permits export of bamboo to Bangladesh
Government has allowed export of 50 lakh pieces of 'muli' bamboo to Bangladesh from north eastern states of the country. The decision to allow exports was conveyed to Meghalaya chief minister E K Mawlong by environment and forest minister T R Baalu at a meeting here, an official release said …
City eco-balance threatened
The bio-diversity and ecological balance of Dhaka city has been threatened in the absence of necessary plantation policy despite the ongoing plantation programme by Dhaka City Corporation, sources said. The experts said the prevailing procedure of tree plantation specially in Dhaka caused a huge pollution in the city and increased …
Band members sue to shut down logging
Three members of an Indian band near Kenora (Canada) are attempting to halt a major forestry operation they say is destroying their traditional rights to hunting and trapping. The Grassy Narrows trio began a lawsuit yesterday against Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and the province's natural resources ministry, demanding an end to logging …
'Slight increase' in country's forest cover
Has the trend of shrinking forest cover actually been arrested? Environmentalists may snort in disbelief, but the Union environment ministry seems to smell change in the air. All this while, as it publicised elaborate plans to increase the country's forest cover to 33 percent of the land, the ministry's own …
Forestry research plan draft finalised
A draft five-year national forestry research plan has been formulated by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) in Dehra Dun for the first time. The plan is likely to be implemented from the next financial year.
Ashok Leyland's efforts in meeting emission norms
Ashok Leyland has tied up with Iveco of Italy, ZF of Germany and the U.S. axle maker Meritor to access Euro-I, II and IIII emission norms compliant engines and compatiable transmission systems for commercial vehicles.
50,000 trees to be axed
More than 50,000 trees hit by a mysterious disease and endangered by water logging, will be axed before March 31 in Punjab. The process has already begun in southern districts.
Clinton wants $150m to preserve tropical forests
Saying too many of the world's life forms are threatened by logging and deforestation, President Bill Clinton is asking Congress for dlrs 150 million to help preserve tropical forests in developing nations.
Drought leads to felling spurt
Faced with the decade's worst drought, tribals in Udaipur division are felling forest trees and selling the timber to earn their livelihood. Their job has been made easy by the government employee's ongoing strike that has left the state's forests unguarded.
Chief secry outburst stuns Shillong bureaucrats
In a state known for its scenic beauty and ladi-back lifestyles, bureaucrats in Meghalaya were in for a rude shock this morning. State chief secretary J P Singh today gave senior bureaucrats a dressing down for failing to enforce the Supreme Court ban on timber trade in the state.
Arboriculture seminar
Bangalore will host a first-of-its-kind seminar on arboriculture (planting of trees) on January 21 and 22. Organised by the Dr. M.H. Marigowda Foundation, the theme of the seminar will be "Ecology and environmental education through tree culture". The foundation was set up by students and admirers of the famous Dr. …
Gore expands on pledge clinton made on forests
Wading into one of the nation's most contentious environmental debates, U.S. Vice President Al Gore pledged today to prohibit logging and road building on 43 million acres of undeveloped national forests. Mr. Gore's promise goes beyond a proposal the Clinton administration made just three weeks ago that would bar road …
Experts oppose ban on deforestation
: The unabating ban on regular deforestation since 1992 and an inadvertent delay in enforcing a new forest policy is causing a colossal loss to the already exterminated forests in Malakand, Peshawar (Pakistan) which has 25 per cent of the total forest covered area in the province. The ban enforcement …
Minister
Green belt along coast soon: Minister for forest Ch Ayyanna Patrudu has informed that the Andhra Pradesh State government has formulated a project with the Rs 43 crore to develop green belt along the 980-km-long coast from Tada to Itchapuram in the state.
