PDP-BJP dispensation set to modify existing forest policy

Reiterating his commitment to frame a new Forest Policy that will primarily focus on environmental conservation, Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, today described stemming the loss of biodiver

The Prakash Javadekar-led Environment Ministry, which was earlier on a spree of clearing forests in the name of development, is now thinking of reviving forests lying in degraded condition in the c

The forest department has put in place a policy for private forest management and the process for identification of private forest is now going on, environment and forest minister Alina Saldanha to

Hyderabad: As per the National Forest policy, a state should have 33 per cent of tree cover. However, Telangana has 25.16 per cent green cover. Andhra Pradesh fares worse with only 22.62 per cent.

Judgement of the High Court of Orissa in the matter of Shiba Prasad Sahu Vs Authorised Officer-Cum-A.C.F., Boudh Division, Boudh regarding confiscation of the Applicant's truck carrying Sal Leaves plates by forest officials in Boudh. Consequent upon which, the forest officials initiated a confiscation proceeding against the petitioner under the Orissa Forest Act.

Degraded soils do not hold healthy forests. The scientists and foresters need to explore the causes of forest degeneration, said Uttarakhand Governor Dr KK Paul.

Social organization Shramik Elgar launched 'Bamboo Mukti Satyagraha' on Thursday by chopping bamboos from the forest with the help of villagers of Mohadi.

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Russia's forests may lose their power to help curb global warming without stronger domestic protection and a place in a new global climate chang

The UN’s Open Working Group (OWG) proposed draft sustainable development goals (SDGs) in July 2014. It is the purpose of this report to integrate the perspectives, priorities and experiences from Africa in helping to ensure that the goals gain the right contribution from forests while optimally fostering their sustainability.

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