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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.

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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.

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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…

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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

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Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Tadoba-Kawal conservation reserve approved by SBWL

Telangana State Board approves proposal for conservation reserve, increased compensation for wildlife attacks, and other wildlife-related discussions.

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Activists express concern over 70% of fire-fighting vehicles being old

Concerns raised over the ability of the Forest Department to deploy fire extinguishing vehicles due to their age.

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