Forest Resources

Analysis of the assessment landscape for biodiversity and ecosystem services

This document is intended to facilitate further discussions on the proposed intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services and its potential role in producing or contributing to assessments for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Publication Date:

01/04/2010

Source: UNEP

Tags:

Environment, Ecosystem Services, Forest Resources, Landscape Design, Biodiversity, Genetic Resources, Science And Technology, India, Global, UNEP, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD)

Forests

Report of the visit of Indian Delegation to China for cooperation in forestry matters between India and China

India and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in the forestry sector. Following a visit of an Indian delegation to China in April, which focused on Afforestation and Plantation Technology, Remote Sensing and Research & Training, a broad programme of collaboration was identified.

Publication Date:

01/04/2010

Source: Ministry of Environment and Forests

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Management, Forest Research, Afforestation, Remote Sensing, China, India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi

Forests

National Forest Policy analysis

National Forest Policy analysis 1988.

Publication Date:

31/03/2010

Author(s): R. V. Singh

Source: Indian Forester

Vol:

136

Issue:

4

pp:

425

Tags:

Forests, Forest Policy, India, Forest Act 1988, Forest Management, Joint Forest Management (JFM), Industrial Forests, Firewood, Trade, Forest Resources, Minor Forest Produce

Forests

Mizoram to tap bamboo resources

Aizawl, March 30: The Mizoram Government is mulling large-scale commercialisation of broomsticks and bamboo which the State has in abundance.

Publication Date:

31/03/2010

Source: Sentinel (Guwahati)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Bamboo, Mizoram

Forests

Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010: key findings

The key findings of FAO

Publication Date:

01/03/2010

Source: FAO

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Policy, Forest Conservation, Deforestation, Biodiversity, India, Global

Climate Change

Scoping study for Madhya Pradesh state climate change action plan

Climate projections for India suggest that impacts are likely to be varied and heterogeneous, with some regions experiencing more intense rainfall and flood risks, while others will encounter sparser rainfall and prolonged droughts.

Publication Date:

01/03/2010

Author(s): Merylyn Hedger, Vaideeswaran S

Source: Institute of Development Studies

Tags:

Climate Change, Madhya Pradesh, India, Carbon Dioxide, Green House Gases, Energy, Industry, Water Resources, Urbanisation, Forest Resources, Climate Adaptation

Forests

Bureau of Forest Genetics to be set up at Dehra Dun

CHENNAI: A new National Bureau of Forest Genetics is to be established in Dehra Dun under the Indian Council for Forest Research and Education to help protect India

Publication Date:

18/02/2010

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Research, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Dehradun (D)

Forests

None to protect tribal rights in panel on forest resources

MINISTRIES of environment and forests and tribal affairs have jointly set up a 10-member committee to study and assess the impact of Forest Rights Act on sustainable management of forest resources. Given the lead role played by the environment ministry in this committee, concerns have been flagged off by civil society organisations about the real intent and legality of the committee.

Publication Date:

12/02/2010

Source: Economic Times (New Delhi)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Rights Act 2006, Tribals, Parliament, India

Forests

Officials trap tricksters thriving on forest properties

V.S. Palaniappan

Money is extracted after making false promises

Inform District Forest Office of illegal activities

Coimbatore: Forest Department has initiated a drive against tricksters thriving on forest properties and cheating people of huge money in the name of getting them forest properties that would bring them good luck, health and prosperity.

Publication Date:

08/02/2010

Source: Hindu (Chennai)

Tags:

Forests, Forest Resources, Forest Trade, Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore (D)

Forests