Forest fires caused due to collection of non timber forest produce: government report
Forest rights activists say that blaming the communities for fires is wrong and often it is forest department's interventions that …
Desertification: Planet’s tree-covered areas fell by 35,204 sq km in 15 years
Countries party to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification meet to review the first global land degradation assessment
Proposed amendment to Indian Forest Act would deepen injustice
It will change the fundamentals of community-driven forest governance that has taken roots in the past decades
Why India’s celebrating World Water Day and Forest Day is a farce
Instead of salvaging these highly essential resources, our country is busy butchering them
International Day of Forests 2023: Why mass tree plantation drives are an unscientific approach
A holistic view is necessary where all intact natural ecosystems are secured and degraded ecosystems are functionally restored
Protecting farmlands, not just forests, can also ensure bird biodiversity: study
A new study shows that species richness of birds was higher in agricultural lands than in the protected area, except for specialised species such …
Germany commits over $200 million for shattered Brazilian Amazon; but is it enough?
The flow of capital alone won’t combat the issue of deforestation until its amalgamation with government policies and laws regarding the …
New NASA model to help assess change in carbon concentrations from forests
Tropical forests absorbed more carbon than other forest types, released more carbon into atmosphere due to deforestation, degradation, the study …
India’s ‘missing’ forests: DTE analysis exposes big gap in latest national forest survey estimates
According to a DTE analysis, there are states where over 30-50 per cent of the land classified as forests is ‘missing’ from the …
Have you heard of using non-fungible tokens or NFTs to save the Amazon forest?
NFTs are a kind of crypto asset that exploded in popularity last year. They use blockchain technology and digital signatures which makes them one …
Some forest questions
The State of Forest Report 2017 does provide important nuggets of insights into what is happening today
Community reserves: Are they forest department’s backdoor entry into North East India
Provisions of Wild Life (Protection) Act apply to an area once it becomes a community reserve; it is also unclear as to which law will apply if …
India’s forest cover increased during 2019-2021. Is it really as good as it sounds?
Moderately dense forests declined between 2021 and 2019. In 2021-2011, the country lost 4.3% of area under moderately dense forests
Urban 'forests' can store almost as much carbon as tropical rainforests
It's hard to measure the value of a tree, but scientists equipped with lasers have come one step closer
Increasing Costa Rica’s riparian forests can improve its water quality, carbon storage
Reforesting 20 hotspots can provide large increases in water quality for 50,679 people dependent on rivers
LEAF Coalition’s proposal is a step forward in saving forests, indigenous peoples
The implementation of the coalition’s plan will help pump in fresh rigour among developing countries like India, that are reluctant to …
Afforestation: How we planted 8,000 trees — and almost killed ourselves
For decades, humans have prioritised development over environment — and the consequences have been devastating
Centre to give Indian Forest Act a facelift
The environment ministry has started comprehensively amending the Act by “weeding out” and updating obsolete provisions
‘Green should be the colour of the future’: Global bodies launch campaign to protect forests
Joint Call to Action for Forests to highlight need for increased action, political commitment to implement forest solutions in pursuit of SDGs
How forests can help in doubling farmers’ income
Forest rights, support for ecosystem services could be part of strategy to help farmers living in forests
Bamboo cultivation on India’s private lands can supply the incense stick industry
The incense stick industry can cut down on imports from East Asia if farmers grow bamboo locally
Only 30% of tropical timber products in EU market are sustainable
Sustainable timber sourcing can protect over 5 million hectares of tropical forest, says a new report on sustainability of Europe’s timber …
El Niño effect: Even in drought-tolerant forests, seedlings more likely to die
Scientists study effects of drought, find mortality higher in evergreen forests than deciduous ones
Coal mining to be allowed in non-forest areas after Stage I of forest clearance: Government
Environment ministry takes decision after coal ministry complains of delay in projects due to mining ban in these areas
Forest Act amendments will dilute rights of indigenous groups in Himalayas: Activists
The bill is expected to be tabled for clearance during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament