We belong to the forest
<p>This compilation of case studies from the central eastern tribal states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Jharkhand is an attempt to bring together practices and experiences of forest dependent communities
Forest Policy
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Communities at the heart of forest management: How can the law make a difference?
This report is intended to provide guidance to develop enabling legal frameworks governing community forestry. It offers recommendations and a framework for reflection for all actors engaged in creating,
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The hits and misses of 2018: Govt tackling major environmental problems but there is much to worry about
The year laid down the governance blueprint for tackling some major environmental problems. But there was as much news to cheer as to worry about. The year 2018 was a mixed one for environmental issues.
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding large scale encroachments of forest land in the various districts of State of Jharkhand, 06/08/2018
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ram Lakhan Singh Vs State of Jharkhand dated 06/08/2018 regarding large scale encroachments of forest land in the various districts of State of
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding misuse of forest rest houses, 05/07/2018
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 05/07/2018 regarding misuse of forest rest houses.</p> <p><span style="color:#800080;"><strong>Guidelines
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding identification of ‘Forest’ in the State of Rajasthan, 03/07/2018
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of In Re: T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs Union of India & Others dated 03/07/2018 regarding identification of ‘Forest’ in the State
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Tamil Nadu to evolve State Forest Policy soon
In order to conserve the biodiversity and protect ecology and environment, the Tamil Nadu government is to evolve a comprehensive State Forest Policy. CHENNAI: In order to conserve the biodiversity
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Draft forest policy misses the wood for the trees
A truly effective forest policy for India must be based on facilitating community-managed forests. The Draft 2018 POLICY undermines this instead. The government has recently released the draft National
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Goa’s forest cover increased by 19 sq kms in 2017: FSI report
PANJIM: As per the latest biennial assessment by Forest Survey of India (FSI), Goa’s forest cover has increased by 19 sq kms in 2017 thus ranking the small state at the 9th position in the country with
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NGT asks Ministry to finalise national policy on forest fires
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to finalise the National Policy on Forest Fire within two weeks, after noting that forest fires generally
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National forest policy will hit Himachal hard
Shimla: Environmental activists from Himachal Pradesh are among those vociferously opposing the draft National Forest Policy 2018 as they say it would do away with some important principles that 1988 policy