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Western Ghats throws up a new species of jumping spiders

New species of jumping spider discovered in Western Ghats; named Pancorius sebastiani after late spider taxonomist P.A. Sebastian. Males & females exhibit reddish brown carapace, yellowish abdomen with black patches & chevron-shaped markings. Data shows only two states have reported high numbers of Salticidae species, while others have few. Biodiversity…

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Researchers identify a new mushroom species from the Western Ghats

New species of mushroom, Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found in Western Ghats, Kerala. Honey-yellow cap, white stem, grows to 58mm. Morphological & molecular studies confirm new species. Only 35 species of genus Candolleomyces worldwide. Plays important role in forest ecosystem. Specimens deposited in JNTBGRI.

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Understanding the flora of the Western Ghats made easier with a pictorial manual

The recently-launched Forest Trees of Central Western Ghats - A Pictorial Field Manual helps to understand and conserve flora found in the Karnataka region of the Western Ghats. The book is available free for in Forest Department offices.

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CUBEC launches pictorial field manual on flora in Western Ghats

The book elaborates on the habitat, identification, ecology and conservation aspects of the Western Ghats, for students, scientists and forest staff and nature lovers. The book covers nearly 131 trees from low altitude to mid altitude of central Western Ghats.

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Tiger deaths in the Nilgiris ‘not alarming’, says NTCA report

Increase in tiger population in Western Ghats exposing them to higher chances of mortality. NTCA investigation into 10 tiger deaths found two cubs abandoned, two adults killed in in-fighting and two poisoned. NTCA suggests increased monitoring, informant networks and investigating tiger sightings in human-dominated areas.

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‘Neelakurinji’ biodiversity centre opened at Adimaly

IDUKKI: Kerala has taken the lead in conserving biodiversity, said Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine. Inaugurating the Neelakurinji biodiversity knowledge centre at Adimaly Govt. High School, he said Western Ghats is home to 300 critically endangered species. The centre, set up by State Haritha Keralam Mission, UNDP & Idukki district…

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With inclusion of Hoysala monuments, Karnataka is now home to four UNESCO sites

Karnataka has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of which are cultural properties: Belur, Halebid and Somanathapur temples of the Hoysala period, and Western Ghats as a natural site. Other two cultural properties are the group of monuments at Hampi and temples at Pattadakal. Karnataka also has a few more…

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All resorts in notified Sigur plateau elephant corridor directed to be dismantled

Conservationists welcome orders to dismantle 12 resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor, ensuring protection of crucial corridor connecting Eastern and Western Ghats. District administration to initiate action against resort owners, with owners given reprieve to dismantle buildings and transport materials out of their properties. A total of 176 orders have…

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450 saplings belonging to Western Ghats species planted in Lalbagh

In an effort to ex situ conserve the various plant species of the Western Ghats (Sahyadris), the Horticulture Department on Tuesday planted 450 saplings belonging to 132 Western Ghats species at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The department aims to create a miniature replica of the ghats at Lalbagh with this…

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Will Goa’s proposed tiger sanctuary affect Karnataka’s Mahadayi plans?

A decision by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to direct the Goa government to set up a tiger sanctuary in the Western Ghats region has evoked mixed reactions and set off a debate on its implications for Karnataka’s Mahadayi project. Some environmentalists believe that the judgement, if…

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IIT Palakkad set to shift to Sahyadri campus

IIT officials said that the new campus was named Sahyadri as a tribute to the Western Ghats that surround the campus in 504 acres.

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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.

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A break in the Western Ghats

The Palghat Gap is a corridor for both roads and railways that connect Coimbatore with Palakkad.

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Red-flagged 11 times over green concerns, but Karnataka rail project proposal may get bigger

Rejected at least 10 times by statutory bodies, the mega Hubballi-Ankola rail project has now ostensibly met the same fate at the hands of a seven-member inspection committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

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Event showcasing crop diversity of Western Ghats

22 traditional rice varieties of Wayanad are being exhibited

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These tourists like to gaze at the sky

Western Ghats in Karnataka and the Himalayan range are the favourite spots of stargazers

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Activists slam politicians’ opposition to Western Ghats ESA draft notification

Environmentalists say misinformation being spread to create sense of fear among them people living in eco-sensitive areas

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Video | Road trip in rains in Western Ghats in Karnataka

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Western Ghats throw up 3 new ant species

The additions were discovered during explorations to the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Ponmudi Hills, and Bonacaud

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Kerala’s damselfly checklist gets a new member

Anamalai Reed-tail first spotted at Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary

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Explained | The draft notification of ESA in Western Ghats and Karnataka’s stiff resistance to it

The Kasturirangan Committee was tasked with suggesting a holistic approach for sustainable and equitable development and conservation of ecology in the Western Ghats. Why has the state government been in loggerheads with it for 10 years?

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Centre will not implement draft notification of ESA in Western Ghats till it gets panel report: CM

The Centre has informed a delegation from Karnataka that the draft notification of Ecologically Sensitive Areas in Western Ghats will not be implemented till the report from a high-level committee headed by retired IFS officer Sanjay Kumar is received on the issue.

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ESA: Growers’ federation calls for series of bandhs from Wednesday

There are apprehensions in villages about implications of the draft notification

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CM in Delhi next week to discuss ESA in Western Ghats

Bommai will attend oath taking ceremony of new President on Monday

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Scattered rainfall to cover more places in Tamil Nadu this week

Eight more interior districts are likely to join those along the Western Ghats that have been experiencing a steady heavy rain spell

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