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The Latest Breaking News from Forest Department

Strayed wild elephant in distress attacks anti-poaching watcher near Coimbatore

The female elephant got separated from its herd during a driving out operation by Forest Department.

The Hindu

Odisha struggling to deal with elephant poaching

According to the Wildlife Society of Odisha, the State lost 423 pachyderms since 2017-18

The Hindu

70 elephants died of various causes in Karnataka in 2021

Of these, 15 have been attributed to unnatural causes

The Hindu

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Jumbo death traps in the jungles

The recent electrocution of elephants points to the risks wildlife face while navigating areas where human activity and wildlife habitats overlap

The Hindu

West Bengal Forest Department’s campaign against ritualistic hunting pays off

Sustained efforts to build awareness has led to a drop in ritualistic hunting by 95%

The Hindu

As elephants get near, people live in constant fear

Department to capture four jumbos to radio-collar and relocate them in a week’s time

The Hindu

Farmer killed in elephant attack near Gudiyatham

The incident occurred at Sarinagunda village bordering the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

The Hindu

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Two injured after tree falls on autorickshaw

Hassan

The Hindu

Tribals of beautiful but remote MM Hills to get vehicle transport services

Some tribal hamlets in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka do not have access to neighbouring villages or markets, as they are located in steep terrain amidst dense forest where roads cannot be laid due to the prevailing forest laws, and the harsh and uneven terrain

The Hindu

Black leopard camera trapped at BRT Tiger Reserve

Protect corridor for wildlife movement, say activists

The Hindu

Hurdles entangle Kochi’s iconic Chinese nets

There is a huge delay in procuring forest teak to substitute the worn out logs despite Kerala Tourism setting apart ₹2.44 crore to restore the nets

The Hindu

A place to chill out for captive jumbos

A rehabilitation centre has been set up at M.R. Palayam near Tiruchi

The Hindu

Take action to clear encroachments of forest areas, says Ravi Kushalappa

Hassan

The Hindu

A new bird sanctuary takes wing at Nanjarayan Tank in Tiruppur

Tamil Nadu’s 17th bird sanctuary, a protected birding hotspot in Tiruppur district, is an abode of colorful, vibrant, and rare migratory birds

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Rhino alive, horn gone: Poaching takes new form in Assam

Forest Department probing how the animal was made unconscious enough to let poachers saw its horn off

The Hindu

The fading call of the striped hyena

There are fears that the species may become extinct in Sigur and Moyar unless urgent measures are taken to conserve the population

The Hindu

Mysuru varsity, Forest Dept. join hands to save vultures

Vulture Gene Bank to come up in Mysuru for conservation of the critically-endangered species

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Activists pitch for wildlife sanctuary status for Pakkamalai- Gangavaram hills region

It is an ecologically important area in the eastern ghats, says a naturalist

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Rationale provided for denotification questionable, say activists

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Coir pith pots to replace plastic bags in Forest Dept., nurseries

In a move to phase out plastic bags used in its nurseries, Forest Department has launched a pilot project to replace them with small pots made of coir pith, a biodegradable alternative.

The Hindu

Over 1 lakh trees to be felled for proposed coal mining in Odisha

Union Coal Ministry seeks expedited forest, environment clearance

The Hindu

Birds take a two-month break on this islet

Vairamoni in Idukki reservoir provides a calm ambience for river terns to flock in and lay eggs

The Hindu

Speed breakers installed at eight elephant crossing points in the Nilgiris

Move follows recommendations of Madras High Court judges

The Hindu

Wildlife Board nod, environment clearance must for Jog Falls projects: Forest Department

But, Karnataka Forest Department is dismissive of other objections pertaining to conservation imperatives

The Hindu

Pipelines to end water woes in tribal hamlets near Vellore

Officials of the Forest Department have undertaken the initiative

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