There are no registered breeders or authorised pet shops to sell African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) – one of the most easily procurable animals in the country. While the bird is extensively available in pet markets, Forest departments in different States said no breeder has registered with them. The departments had responded to applications filed … Read more
A large cache of explosives and weapons, suspected to have been hidden by Maoists, was recovered by security forces from a cave in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Sunday (November 16, 2025), police said. The seizure was made from a hill in Dulagundi forest in Kalimela police station area by the BSF, they said. The arms … Read more
A report on 25 years of support for wildlife warriors by the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) has highlighted the role of India’s forest protectors. The report, Guardians of the Wild: Supporting India’s Frontline Forest Staff, features 540 rangers who were killed or injured in the line of duty. It includes personal narratives from the field. … Read more
Joe Skirkowski BBC News, Gloucestershire PA Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince and Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher are behind the pilot scheme Football tickets will be made available on prescription to help treat symptoms of depression, under a pilot scheme. Labour MP for Stroud, Dr Simon Opher, and Ecotricity founder and owner of Forest … Read more
Joe Skirkowski BBC News, Gloucestershire PA Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince and Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher are behind the pilot scheme Football tickets will be made available on prescription to help treat symptoms of depression, under a pilot scheme. Labour MP for Stroud, Dr Simon Opher, and Ecotricity founder and owner of Forest … Read more
The Minister directed officials to ensure that people hired on a temporary basis to be part of the rapid response teams are getting salary, allowances for uniform, shoes, insurance and other facilities regularly. | Photo Credit: Photo for representation only Following the death of a woman in an elephant attack in Belur taluk of Hassan … Read more
Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporation (APFDC) Chairman and former Minister Sujay Krishna Rangarao said that an action plan would be prepared very soon to improve the forest cover in the State. Mr. Rangarao, who was given the post recently, said that the corporation would put special efforts to improve the income sources for the tribals … Read more
Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran emphasised the government’s commitment to mitigating human-wildlife conflicts during the online inauguration of the Kasaragod Flying Squad Range Forest Office complex, built under the NABARD project in the Forest Vanasree Complex, on Sunday (October 20). Minister Saseendran highlighted ongoing efforts to collaborate with farmers in hilly areas to address these conflicts. … Read more
A total of 28 proposals were submitted before the Board seeking permission for mining within 10 km of the Kappattagudda Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadag district. The Karnataka State Wildlife Board, which met on Monday (October 7) under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has deferred the proposal to grant permission for new mining licences around … Read more
A view of the green cover in the Chintoor Agency area in Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAO CHINTOOR (ASR DISTRICT) The Kunavaram Forest Range officials on Monday (October 7, 2024) arrested two Muria tribal persons on charges of encroachment of land within the Uppanapalli Reserve Forest in Chintoor Agency area of Alluri Sitarama … Read more