the World Bank's ( wb ) attempts to sneak in funds for the potentially ruinous ecodevelopment projects in seven national parks in the country has finally been exposed. The Bank officials and

a mega eco-development project in seven protected areas of the country funded by the World Bank ( wb ) has come under fire from environmentalists. The wb had recently approved a us

Though conservation policies have to some extent succeeded in stemming the environmental destruction being caused by rampant industrial and urban growth, in India, these efforts have also had the unintended consequence of creating enemies of the very people who have historically been the strongest conservationists.

This publication presents the proceedings of a debate on the state of the national parks and sanctuaries, and whether the people living in and around these protected areas should be involved in their management or not.

The Northern park style conservation model has been sidely criticised for being forced down Southern throats

Can protected areas survive the multitude of pressures without the participation of people? Neena Singh explores the issue

Given a free hand, industry will turn to huge chucks of forests in the country into ecological graveyards

THE conservation agenda of India's wildlife establishment has always been held suspect by genuine environmentalists. The composition of the committee - mandated to "recommend ways and means to

With about 300 sq km almost stripped bare of forest cover, Africa's first national park battles for survival

This comprehensive manual presents a package of proven field techniques in wildlife management and research.

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