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T.N. Govt. faces stiff challenges to balance needs of human communities and elephant habitats in Gudalur

Legal experts and conservationists advocate for the notification of crucial elephant corridors in Gudalur to ensure Asian elephant conservation.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

Environment activists alarmed as trees chopped and burnt near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu

According to environmental activists, the Mundrote Forest Range, located near the Kerala border where the alleged illegal activity took place, is renowned for its rich flora, which includes over 6,000 species of trees and plants.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames

Udaipur's Holika Dahan celebration attracts locals and tourists, but the burning of semal trees raises ecological concerns.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

Jungle Lodges & Resorts told to return Hemmadaga Nature Camp to Forest Department of Karnataka

Belagavi-based wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni had requested the Forest Department to transfer the camp from JLR to the department in 2022. He had reasoned that the transfer to JLR had led to the Hemmadaga Eco-Development Committee, an association of villagers, not getting any money. The sanctuary was not bringing any…

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Forest officials trap monkeys at counting centres in Tiruvannamalai

Forest Department traps over 100 monkeys to protect CCTV cables at Tiruvannamalai counting centres, ensuring EVM safety during elections.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

No case reached court in 7 train-hit elephant deaths since 2018 in Palakkad

Elephant Lovers Forum exposes lack of action against loco pilots in train-elephant fatalities in Palakkad, raising safety concerns.

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district to become greener

Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district are poised to become greener under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission in a bid to reduce the impact of air pollution

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Uttarakhand forest fires: Forest staff, vehicles deployed on poll duty in violation of orders

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday. 

Newslaundry · May 6, 2024

Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. One member is busy issuing tickets after taking the fixed fee, while others are instructing the visitors to get into the vehicles meant for…

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

‘River pits,’ caused by unregulated release of water from dams, pose threat to vulnerable otters along Moyar River in Nilgiris

Deaths of Asian small-clawed otters in river pits due to dam water flow highlights conservation risks.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024