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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SC subjects Forest Advisory Committee's role to judicial scrutiny
the Supreme Court has gained the upper hand in its dispute with the Union ministry of environment and forests (moef) over constituting the Forest Advisory Committee (fac). fac plays a crucial role
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The key: empowerment
Arouse people s interest in governance
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Rethink
Wanted: a fresh approach to forest conservation
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Private affairs
The invitation was innocuous. The Confederation of Indian Industry <font class='UCASE'>cii</font> the grouping of the large and most powerful industries was convening a meet on forests. The purpose, said the invitation which reached us by chance ,
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Forest rights rules inconsonant with act
<font class="UCASE">will </font> the new forest rights rules empower forest communities? There are mixed responses to the recently released draft of the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007. Announced on June 19, the rules are meant to operationalise the parent act. The Union ministry of tribal affairs has sought comments.<br>
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Private players in forestry
THE NEW FORESTERS . Sushil Saigal, Hema Arora and SS Rizvi . March . 2002 The new role of private enterprise in the Indian forestry sector, that's essentially what this book talks about. In the
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Nepal s Forest fight
Community forest groups in Nepal are protesting the takeover of their land in Tulasipur area of Dang district by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA): it is occupying the Gadibarah, Ganesh, Khujuwarani,
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Kerala draft forest policy lacks focus
Kerala released its draft State Forest Policy on March 21, 2007. The policy has critical implications, given most of Kerala's forests are in the Western Ghats
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IMPROVE RULES
The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to improve its rules and regulations covered under the Forest Conservation Act, within two months. The s upreme c ourt gave several
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Foresters, villagers vie for land in Bengal
tribal villagers in West Bengal's West Midnapore district chopped down around 6,600 young eucalyptus trees on a six-hectare state forest department plantation recently. The residents claim the