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Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near Itanagar- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvation
- JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Literally an ecosystem that needs nurturingGeographic areas listed as forests in government records such as reserve and protected forests are referred to as recorded forest areas. Ar...05 Mar, 2022, 12.23 AM IST
- Civil society groups flag loopholes in draft National Forest Policy; Oppose PPP model of afforestationOver 100 civil society organisations from 15 states have flagged several loopholes in the Centre’s draft National Forest Policy 2018 and qu...15 Apr, 2018, 10.21 AM IST
- Compensatory Afforestation Fund Bill may get Rajya Sabha approvalThe Bill was approved by the Lok Sabha on May 3 and is pending in the Upper House, where the ruling NDA does not have a majority.20 Jul, 2016, 08.07 PM IST
- Alien species threaten Indian ecosystems: GovernmentInvasive alien species like Lantana and Cuscutta pose a threat to the ecosystems and lead to loss of biodiversity of the country, the gover...31 Jul, 2015, 08.11 PM IST
- Bhitarkanika to clear forest land used for unauthorised prawn farmingThe 9-Km-stretch deltaic region of Petsala River passing through Jusunpur village are under land-grabbing by unauthorised prawn culturists.09 Jun, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
- ET Cases: Forest conservation using technology in Andhra PradeshGiven the significance, governments across the world have taken initiatives to ensure forest conservation and are using technology to prote...28 Apr, 2015, 05.34 AM IST
- Delhi government taking steps to remove 'Vilayati Kikar'Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said the 'vilayati kikar' is not an indigenous or a native tree of Delhi Ridge, but it has become a ...23 Dec, 2014, 04.10 PM IST
- India to work with global community to tackle climate changeThe steps included conservation of Himalayan ecology, regeneration of forest and promotion of cleaner fuels to bring down carbon emission.09 Jun, 2014, 05.20 PM IST
- Maharashtra lost more than 2,100 sq km of forest area in past 2 decadesThe Centre’s report warns that forest loss tilts the ecological balance, contributes to climate change and man-made carbon-dioxide emission...26 Dec, 2013, 04.55 AM IST
- Construction of Navi Mumbai airport set for further delayCIDCO has requested diversion of 250.0635 hectares of forest area for establishment of the project.04 Apr, 2013, 09.32 PM IST
- Budget 2012-13 allocates only Rs 2,430 crore for Environment and Forests MinistryThe budgetary allocation for Environment and Forests Ministry for 2012-13 has been fixed at Rs 2,430 crore while it was Rs 2,300 crore in 2...18 Mar, 2012, 01.33 PM IST
- India's mangrove cover increases, Gujarat takes the leadIndia recorded a net increase of 23.34 sqkm of mangrove cover between 2009 and 2011, thanks to efforts of one of the most industrialised st...08 Feb, 2012, 03.34 PM IST
- Jayanthi Natarajan turns down proposal seeking Rs 1K crore under CAMPANatarajan informed the authority of her decision to ask the auditor to look into the use of funds earmarked for sustainable forest manageme...27 Jan, 2012, 03.16 AM IST
- Environment Ministry working to fetch minor forest produceThe Environment Ministry is moving ahead with its efforts to ensure a minimum support price for minor forest produce such as bamboo and ten...21 Apr, 2011, 04.58 AM IST
- Forest cover increases in Orissa by 100 sq kmForest cover has increased by 100 square kilometers (sq kms) during 2005-07 thanks to pro-active Village Forest Protection Committees (VFPC...01 Dec, 2009, 07.41 PM IST
- Upasi for revival of degraded forest landThe United Planters’ Association of Southern India (Upasi) has welcomed the reported move by the Centre to enlist the participation of priv...09 Jun, 2006, 12.57 AM IST
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