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Even minor disturbances can harm nesting sites of long-billed vultures

Researchers monitor long-billed vulture nesting sites in Nilgiris, highlighting threats from tourism and forest fires for conservation efforts.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Man trampled to death by wild elephant in forest

57-year-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Pathanamthitta. Forest department says he is not eligible for compensation as the incident occurred inside forest. Department plans to install solar fencing for safety.

The Hindu · Mar 21, 2024

Male elephant translocated from Dharmapuri town to forest habitat

Forest Department translocates male elephant from human habitation to suitable area after straying from main herd.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

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Forest department files case against men for provoking wild tusker in Munnar

Forest department files case against two for provoking wild elephant in Idukki, captured on video, facing legal consequences.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2024

Getting set to guard forests housing tigers from raging fires during summer in Karnataka

The two national parks — Bandipur spread over 912.04 sq km and Nagarahole over 847.98 sq km — are home to 376 tigers besides elephants, leopards, dholes and a host of herbivore creatures, as per the assessment of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). But any habitat imbalance by way…

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

Over 1.50 lakh migratory birds visited sanctuaries, wetlands in Andhra Pradesh this winter, say forest officials

In recent times, nature lovers, bird watchers, students and many tourists have been having an enjoyable time at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary with thousands of migratory birds arriving at Kolleru Lake

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat

Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, sparking controversy over rhino habitat protection.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

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Five linked to gaur poaching near Kattery Dam in the Nilgiris apprehended

Main accused in gaur poaching arrested in Nilgiris forest division, with eight suspects identified and some already apprehended.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Sagar MLA appeals to Forest Dept. to give clearance for power lines to Urulagallu village

ShivamoggaSagar MLA urges Forest Department to clear power line for Urulagallu village after 60 years without electricity.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

T.N. to lay roads in remote areas, including one to Vachathi

Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹5.75 crore for laying roads in remote villages, including Vachathi-Kalasapadi tribal road.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Activists urge govt. to take back forest land from MPM in Bhadravati

Social activists in Shivamogga demand State government to reclaim forest land from Mysore Paper Mills for conservation.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Forest dept. to share live locations of wild elephants in Munnar

Forest department creates WhatsApp groups to share live locations of wild elephants in Munnar to prevent human-elephant conflicts.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Synchronised census of terrestrial birds in Tiruchi Forest Division to be carried out

The Forest Department will carry out a synchronised census of terrestrial birds in reserve forests and reserve lands in Tiruchi Forest Division as part of a Statewide exercise to be held on March 2 and 3

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Forest Department books GR Tech Park for axing trees

BBMP files FIR against GR Tech Park for unauthorized tree felling in Whitefield, sparking outrage and investigation.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

Long-pending demand of earmarking forest jobs only for forestry graduates comes to fore with students set to stage a protest on February 26

Forestry sciences graduates in Bengaluru demand degree requirement for forest officer posts, sparking protests and political involvement.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

Tourists from Visakhapatnam fined ₹25,000 for violating rules at Bandipur

Two tourists from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh were fined ₹25,000 by authorities at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve for violating forest laws that endangered their lives.

The Hindu · Feb 20, 2024

Forest officials step up vigil in sanctuaries, wetlands in Andhra Pradesh to check spread of bird flu

The Wildlife Management Division of the Forest Department has stepped up vigil to check the spread of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh. The wildlife authorities have issued instructions to the Conservator of Forests, Deputy Range Officers, Divisional and District Forest Officers, Forest Range Officers (FROs) and the field staff to…

The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024

Wildlife task force identifies illegal aquaculture ponds in 1,700-acre stretch of Kolleru Lake in Andhra Pradesh

The Andhra Pradesh State Wildlife Management authorities have identified that illegal aquaculture activities are going on in a stretch of more than 1,700 acres falling under the purview of Kolleru Lake. Last week, the Wildlife Management Division of the Forest Department constituted a 52-member task force to identify and raid the…

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The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

Mankulam residents to stage indefinite protest against Forest department

A joint action council meeting held at Mankulam on Saturday against the alleged anti-people actions by the Forest department in Mankulam village located on the forest fringes in Idukki decided to conduct an indefinite protest against the department.

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024

World Pangolin Day: forest department releases poster on Indian Pangolin

An awareness programme for World Pangolin Day 2024 was organised by environmentalists and Andhra Pradesh Forest Department.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

Trespassing vloggers are the latest threat to eco-sensitive forests in Nilgiris

Forest Department faces new challenge from YouTubers trespassing into reserved forests, risking wildlife and ecosystems.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

Concerns raised over vehicle scrapping policy

Forest Department in Mysuru struggles to combat forest fires due to government vehicle deregistration policy, seeking special purpose vehicle tag.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

As mercury level soars authorities brace up to tackle forest fire in Bandipur and Nagarahole

Forest Department in Mysuru intensifies monitoring and vigil to prevent forest fires, using measures such as fire lines and thermal drones.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Dos and don’ts of traversing forests: What it means to be a responsible tourist

Tourists' dangerous behavior towards elephants in Indian forests sparks conversation on wildlife conservation and safety measures.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Karnataka’s troubled trekking trails

Overcrowding and environmental concerns lead to a temporary ban on trekking in Karnataka's Kumara Parvatha and other paths.

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