Sweden has vast ‘old growth’ forests – but they are being chopped down faster than the Amazon

There is no direct monitoring of these forests, no thorough environmental impact assessments and most of the public don’t seem to be aware …

Simply Put: India’s forest guard

India, Nepal, Bhutan plan trans-border conservation area

Draft MoU for peace park doing the rounds between countries

Simply put: J&K forestland

Simply put: Nature vs development

Simply put: Pathalgadi & Media

Agenda: Forests for real

We need fifth-generation forest reforms that will secure forests for growth and livelihood

Still burning: Forest fires continue to rage in Uttarakhand

Wildfires began in Uttarakhand on October 15, 2020 and continue to destroy large tracts of forests

Fires shaped Mount Kilimanjaro’s unique environment. Now they threaten it

An expert provides a glimpse into the natural environment of Africa’s tallest mountain and the challenges it faces 

New education policy to shrink India’s school system: GN Devy

The National Education Policy 2020 agregates where it should segregate and vice versa, veteran linguist and activist says

Bihar’s advice to villagers — cook lunch early morning to avoid fire incidents

Spike in fire incidents coupled with losses due to COVID-19 lockdown has become cause of worry for farmers 

Trees that survived California’s drought give scientists hope for climate change

What we found is that the ones that were green, like this one, were more water-use efficient than their dead counterparts: Conservation biologist …

What an Indian environmentalist in Brazil has to say on the Amazon fires

Kerala-born environmental scientist Shaji Thomas, who has been working in the Amazon for the past 25 years, shares his thoughts on the infernos …

Budget 2020-21: Govt likely to set up a national ‘plantation corporation’

Experts express concern; say move against Constitution’s federal structure

Restoring Karnataka’s forests can curb its monkey menace and Kyasanur disease outbreaks; here is how

Research has shown that the prevalence of Kyasanur Disease and density of ticks are highest in areas where forests are degraded

Can mahua seeds provide Adivasis a reliable livelihood? 

Mahua seed harvesting practices of the tribals are non-invasive & can promote conservation 

Tribal ministry panels draft fresh guidelines for community forest, habitat rights

Gram Sabhas may get more power in managing community forest, habitat

As told to Parliament (March 29, 2023): No report of starvation deaths from states, UTs, claims minister

All that was discussed in the House through the day    

Update land records to include FRA titles allotted, MoEF&CC directs states

Activists welcome ministry’s move citing conflict between tribals and officials when land records do not record FRA titles

Road to COP15 Montreal: Kenya’s local communities have had limited benefits from their natural resources; here is why

Many communities are vulnerable to manipulation, rendering the whole principle of fair and equitable sharing of benefits impractical

Combating forest fires in focus on Day 1 of UN forum; India shares revised National Forest Policy

About 100 million hectares of forest or 3% of world’s total forest area affected by fires each year

Odisha experiencing the country’s worst forest fires again, 642 incidents in March

Prolonged dry spell, accumulation of dry leaves, anthropogenic reasons behind crisis

Global warming: Forests, grasslands getting depleted of nitrogen; can impact animal growth

Low-nitrogen forests are more likely to have plants growing slowly with fewer leaves

Carelessness, lack of prompt action behind regular forest fires in Purulia

The regular forest fires have become a threat to the ecological system and environment

Simply Put: Sariska ablaze