Hunger strike for FRA implementation continues in Chhattisgarh; state yet to respond
Government has given land under the Individual Forest Rights titles, which is way less than what people originally occupied
Indian Forest Act: What the proposed amendment entails
The government is all set to amend the colonial Indian Forest Act, and make it more biased against forest dwellers
Balancing rights and responsibilities: community-based forest governance in Maharashtra
A small village in eastern Maharashtra sets an example of managing community forest resource in a sustainable way
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 land …
What is India’s definition of forests? Sunita Narain in conversation with MD Madhusudan
An in-depth analysis done by Sunita Narain, director-general of the Centre for Science and Environment, has found that India cannot account for …
Targeting of indigenous people fighting for forest rights in India is a fact, say experts
As a new report reveals a rise in the number of indigenous activists being killed for defending forest and land rights worldwide, Down To Earth …
Forest dwellers in Himachal’s Kangra district soon to get rights under FRA
The district’s forest dwellers have filed 81 individual and 43 community rights claims so far
Himachal Pradesh forest staff to be equipped with arms to curb smuggling
The personnel posted in the checkposts in these areas can carry pistols, guns, revolvers or rifles to check illegal felling and smuggling of trees
Forestry convention: lair in the woods
Dense cover-up
What's the purpose of the State of Forest Report 2003 ?
Woman power
When the men of Dengajhari failed, women took up arms to protect their forests
India’s ‘missing’ forests: DTE analysis exposes big gap in latest national forest survey estimates
According to a DTE analysis, there are states where over 30-50 per cent of the land classified as forests is ‘missing’ from the …
ACT AMENDED
Rajya Sabha passes Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill amid confusion, concerns
Rights to recognise forest land and register it to lie with the state government, clarifies environment minister
Forest Act amendments will dilute rights of indigenous groups in Himalayas: Activists
The bill is expected to be tabled for clearance during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament
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.
UP forest dept cites stayed SC order for eviction
Although activists and forest dwellers could resist this attempt, the notice that came a day after still didn’t have any mention of the stay
Madhya Pradesh forest department violates FRA, seizes tendu leaves from tribals
The leaves were reportedly confiscated as the women were selling them to buyers other than the forest department
Roundtable: Is Bamboo a Minor Forest Produce?
The MFP roundtable participants discuss what constitutes a minor forest produce and whether bamboo fits its definition. Read Sunita …
Maharashtra gives reserved forests status to mangroves
Mangroves on privately owned land are not a part of this notification
People's interest in forests is sacrosanct
Lone crusader
At personal risk, an unlettered farmer vows to stick to his forest protection programme
Sulia takes charge
Participatory management brings forests back
Odisha to procure sal seeds from 9 districts; tribals say it’s too late
Several tribal people, mainly seed collectors, will be deprived of the procurement scheme, as the corporation will not collect from other districts
Forest losses occur primarily in lower-income tropical countries: Study
Tropical countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of Congo are losing forests quickly