Four-day event will also be accompanied by release of two reports on global forest sector and mainstreaming biodiversity
Community reserves: Are they forest department’s backdoor entry into North East India
Increasing Costa Rica’s riparian forests can improve its water quality, carbon storage
Western Ghats: Supreme Court quashes plea against Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports
After 40 years, Nayagarh villagers finally reap benefits of cashew plantation
So long the state government auctioned cashew but didn't share profits
Fight for forest rights: Why these Dhamtari Adivasis gave up over 100 acres of cropland to plant trees
Forest dwellers of Karipani and Budra villages were put through a trial by fire to prove they care about ...
Quarter of the Amazon at point of no return, says new report; still possible to save remainder
Some 66% of the Amazon is subject to some type of constant or permanent pressure
Do away with forest clearance to explore mining activities: Mines ministry to MoEF&CC
Since survey and investigation for mining opportunities during exploration do not cause any perceptible changes in forest land, these ...
Taking ownership: How forest-dwellers in Chhattisgarh, Odisha claimed rights over traditional boundary
The recent focus on CFRR under FRA marks a beginning of the second generation use of FRA.
Future in forest: How eviction of villagers from Achanakmar tiger reserve united adivasis to fight for CFRR
Four villages in the core area of the reserve received forest rights August 9, 2022
A forest title helped these 3 Odisha villages transform their traditional jungle; here is how
The residents can now use the produce of the forest in moderation, without interference from the forest department
Reintroducing cheetahs: Elephants help in moving leopards away from Kuno National Park
It is easier to spot and tranquilise leopards riding on elephants, say forest officials
‘We’re portrayed as Maoists, jailed for protesting’: 18 Gariaband villages refuse to give up fight for forest rights
Villagers derive hope from success story of 4 villages in state’s protected area granted Community Forest Resource Rights August ...
These 2 Odisha villages wrangle over forest land, but maintain harmony
The people of Tilabadi and Mittukuli share their resources, welcome guests and celebrate festivals together despite claiming a chunk of ...
Eucalyptus, acacia and teak, not Sal: Why CAG is critical of Odisha’s afforestation efforts
There was an ‘acute shortfall’ in achieving plantation targets in Odisha due to lack of coordination, working plan, improper ...
New FCA rules not in compliance with FRA, endanger rights of tribals and forest dwellers
The new Forest Conservation Rules, 2022 were notified June 28 and will be put before both Houses of Parliament ...
World Nature Conservation Day: These 5 communities of India preserve ecology in their own distinct ways
The main aim behind observing the day is to protect various natural resources
Aarey: Metro car shed project supporters, opponents lock horns online; accuse and justify
The new government of Maharashtra had issued directions to move the project to Aarey forest hours after taking oath ...
Forest conservation & consent: How Gram Sabhas halted risky projects in the past
The new rules for the the Forest Conservation Act (FCA) gazetted June 28, have repealed and replaced the earlier ...
Community forest rights at work: Chhattisgarh’s Chargaon reaps benefits in first year itself
Gram Sabhas, Community Forest Management Committee, non-profits join hands to streamline processes in Chargaon Naya Basti
Villagers unaware of forest rights find it ‘too good to be true’
Odisha village applies for forest rights title 15 years later; many villages still unaware, says NGO
Mattewara forest project raises hackles in Punjab
The Mattewara project envisions the construction of an industrial park and textile units at the location, which is termed ...
How Nagri, a modern nagar panchayat in Chhattisgarh, fought for its traditional forest boundary
With a diverse and educated population than its neighbours, Nagri had to put up the toughest fight
Forest rights good for forests too: This Odisha village shows how
Focus on lower-level shrubs, plants help arrest depletion of local species; help tribals resume cultural practices
The Forest Rights Act and self-help transformed this remote Odisha tribal village; here is how
Residents of Loyendia have regenerated forests and made a new dirt road within a decade of getting community forest ...