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Andhra Pradesh government committed to expanding tiger reserve in State, says Minister Peddireddi

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Forests Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy on Saturday said that the State government was taking all measures to expand the area of the tiger reserve from the Nallamala forests to the Seshachalam ranges. Speaking at the World Tiger Day celebrations at SV Zoological Park here on Saturday, the…

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Set up single-window system to resolve mining lease issues: Siddaramaiah

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called for the setting up of a single-window system to resolve issues relating to mining lease. Mr. Siddaramaiah on Thursday held a meeting to settle the pending issues related to the Forest Department and agencies under the Mines and Geology Department, during which he directed the…

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Efforts on to trap leopard in Erode

Leopard kills calf in TN Palayam, Forest Dept. places cage with bait to trap it. People asked to keep cattle safe, camera traps set up to monitor area. Cage not entered on July 26, staff continue to monitor.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

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Bhadra dam official warns of disaster if bamboo at saddle is not cleared

Engineer urges removal of bamboo near Bhadra reservoir in Shivamogga to avoid disaster; Minister Bangarappa to take up issue with Forest Dept. to clear it; bamboo grown may cause heavy damage to structure, leading to loss of 12 tmcft of water.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Forest Department halts construction of water tank along notified Sigur Elephant Corridor

Forest Dept. halts construction of water tank in Sigur Elephant Corridor, citing risk to wildlife. District admin. criticised for sanctioning projects close to corridor, setting bad precedent. Residents of nearby villages submit complaints against Forest Dept. for not allowing construction.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Leopard kills calf in Erode district, camera traps placed to track its movements

With a leopard killing a calf in Kongarpalayam village, Erode district, the Forest Department has now placed camera traps to track the movement of the wild animal.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Opinion split over move to merge Project Tiger and Project Elephant

There is difference of opinion within the Forest Department in the State over the Centre’s move to merge Project Tiger and Project Elephant, while activists are miffed and have sharply criticised it as dilution of focus of both the programmes.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

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T.N. Forest Department stops construction of elephant-proof trench near Sigur elephant corridor

Forest Dept. stops work on elephant-proof trench in MTR buffer zone; conservationists say it could restrict wildlife movement & lead to more human-elephant interactions. Govt. departments should consult Forest Dept. before initiating projects along elephant corridors. MNREGA workers should remove invasive weeds instead. Work stopped in initial stages, channel closed…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Forest Dept. officials seize Stone Valley resort built on forest land in Sakleshpur

The Forest Department officials seized a popular resort in Sakleshpur taluk on Tuesday and recovered the forest land that the resort owners allegedly encroached upon. The Stone Valley resort was allegedly built encroaching upon 14 acres and 36 guntas of Moorukannu Gudda forest at Achchanahalli in Sakleshpur taluk.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Hebbal, Nagawara lakes deprived of maintenance without resource allocation from government

Lack of staff, funds hinder maintenance of two major lakes in North Bengaluru; residents allege encroachment, dumping of waste; Forest Dept. trying to transfer lakes to BBMP; citizens want Dept. to transfer all land according to survey numbers.

The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023

People who gave land for Sharavathi reservoir and bagair hukum cultivators of Malnad upset with Karnataka government

People who parted with their land for Sharavathi reservoir and the bagair hukum cultivators had allegedly been facing harassment by the Forest Department

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

To ensure transparency, monitor illegal entries, Nilgiris forest division goes digital with FASTag

As a first step towards going completely digital and ensuring transparency and accountability, the Forest Department recently enabled the FASTag system at the forest checkpost in Doddabetta Peak, for vehicles heading to the popular tourist spot.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Water flow in rivers increases to nearly full capacity, fields submerged in heavy rainfall in northern Haryana districts

AMBALA/KURUKSHETRA/YAMUNANAGAR: The water flow in rivers in three northern districts of Haryana, Ambala, Kurukshetra, and Yamunanagar, increased to nearly full capacity, and the agriculture fields got submerged on Sunday, due to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours.

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023

Forest dept. embarks on project to conserve, augment fish wealth of Periyar Tiger Reserve

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Shivamogga DC instructs officers to take action against illegal sand extraction and quarries

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner R. Selvamani has directed the officers of the Forest Department to stop illegal sand mining activities reported in the forest areas of the district.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Wild elephant taken out of kraal after 80 days at Sakrebailu

The wild tusker that was captured after it killed a girl and left two seriously injured, including a veterinarian of the Forest Department, was taken out of the kraal at Sakrebailu elephant camp near Shivamogga on Monday. The animal was kept in the kraal, a wooden enclosure, for almost 80…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Tamil Nadu adds 24 reserve forests in last two years

Tamil Nadu has added 24 reserve forests covering an area of 3585.3 hectares in the last two years, as per the Forest Department

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Forest Dept. officials close cottages of resort in deemed forest of Sakleshpur

The Forest Department officials of Hassan have sealed the cottages of a resort built on deemed forest land at Mankanahalli in Yeslur range of Sakleshpur taluk.

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The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

601 non-tribal families relocated under Navakiranam scheme

As many as 601 non-tribal families living in settlements inside forests have been relocated under the “Navakiranam” voluntary relocation scheme implemented by the Kerala Forest department.

The Hindu · Jul 1, 2023

Vana Mahotsav launched to increase green cover across Mysuru region

The Forest Department has begun planting saplings across the region to mark the week-long Vana Mahotsav to increase green cover in the region.

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023

Forest dept. to launch second phase of drive to eradicate Senna spectabilis in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary

The Forest department is gearing up to launch the second phase of the drive to eradicate Senna spectabilis (calceolaria shower), an invasive plant species known for its rampant growth, in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS), an integral part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR).

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Shola forests in Sakleshpur, a biodiversity hotspot, face threat as Government departments bicker over its status

The 7,938-acre shola forest that is part of the Western Ghats, recognised as one of the biological hotspots in the world and notified as an ecologically sensitive area by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, has now become a bone of contention between the Forest Department and the Revenue Department.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Safety measures taken on Tirumala ghat road for pedestrians, says Forest official

The Forest Department is taking foolproof safety measures for the pedestrians trekking the Tirumala ghat roads, says top forest official Y. Madhusudhana Reddy.

The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023

Transfer Kukkarahalli lake management to Forest Department, says NGO

The Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru has been urged to divest the University of Mysore of its responsibility of managing the Kukkarahalli lake.

The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023

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