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May 11, 2024
Unravelling the escalating forest fire crisis in Uttarakhand
Deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, encroachment into forested areas, and unplanned urbanisation alter landscape connectivity, fragment habitats, and increase fire ignition sources.
Uttarakhand's wildfire wake-up call (Image: Pickpic)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
July 5, 2023
Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu sets an example by becoming water secure
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Being water secure. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: India Water Portal Flickr photos)
May 26, 2023
An anthropologist visits orans in Rajasthan
Orans are traditional sacred groves found in Rajasthan. These are community forests, preserved and managed by rural communities through institutions and codes that mark such forests sacred. Orans have significance for both, conservation and livelihood. The author visited two orans in Alwar district in Rajasthan and in this article, she writes about her observation.
Since ancient times, communities in Rajasthan have preserved these orans, and their lives have been inextricably entwined with them. (Image: Ranjita Mohanty)
April 26, 2023
Utilising agroforestry as a nature-based solution to achieve sustainable development goals
Carbon market can play a role in rewarding environmental stewardship
The motivated young farmer proudly showed his 80 guava trees that he planted for the first time in the village and made a profit of INR 6,000. He is the second generation. His-father made the first attempt at agroforestry in 2010. He is motivated to adopt innovative practices and does not want to migrate to a larger city. (Image: Yasmeen Telwala)
April 4, 2023
Forests, water fountains of the skies
Forests greatly help in maintaining the water balance of nature by storing water during monsoons and making this water available during dry seasons. India urgently needs to save its forests to prevent droughts and the adverse effects of climate induced global warming.
Forests and soil moisture can act as buffers to store water during dry spells (Image Source: India Water Portal)
National awards for Excellence in Forestry by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education - Apply by 30th June 2011
Posted on 18 Apr, 2011 08:51 AM

Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)Nominations/applications are invited for four “National Awards for Excellence in Forestry by ICFRE“ for the period 2008-2010 on biannual basis. These awards shall be given for original and outstanding notable work/research contribution in the fields of (a) Forest Education (b) Forest Research (c) Forest Extension.

One of the four awards called “Young Scientists Award in Forestry” shall be given only to the scientist with 40 years or less of age, with work preferably linked to the project(s) of ICFRE.

Biomass production and carbon stock of poplar agroforestry systems in Yamunanagar and Saharanpur districts of northwestern India – A paper in Current Science
The paper from Current Science provides an assessment of carbon storage vis-à-vis CO2 assimilation by poplar plantations in agroforestry for two districts of northwestern India.
National Research Centre for Agroforestry
Ramesh Singh
R H Rizvi
R S Yadav
S K Dhyani
Posted on 20 Mar, 2011 10:18 PM

Poplar (Populus deltoides) has gained considerable importance in agroforestry plantations of western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir due to its deciduous nature, fast growth, short rotation and high industrial requirement. Poplar based agroforestry systems are prevalent among farmers of Saharanpur (UP) and Yamunanagar (Haryana) districts of northwestern India.

First Indian Forest Congress 2011, Indian Council of Forestry and Education, 22nd – 25th November 2011, NASC Complex, New Delhi
Posted on 19 Mar, 2011 02:30 PM

Indian Forests Congress 2011Forests in a changing world

Organizer: Indian Council of Forestry and Education

Venue: NASC complex, DPS Marg, Pusa, New Delhi

Water consumption by forests - Chetan Pandit
I had asked a question about estimates of water consumption by forests, and this was published in IWP on 11February.
Chetan Pandit
Posted on 28 Feb, 2011 09:49 AM

Today is 22 February, 10 days afterwards, and there is not a single reply to it.
Management training programme on “Collaboration for Sustainable Livelihoods of Forest Communities”, 24th to 26th February 2011, Secunderabad
Posted on 16 Feb, 2011 11:46 AM

Centre for People's Forestry
Organizer: Center for People's Forestry

Venue: Center for People's Forestry, Secunderabad

Work camp at Van Vadi, a forest-farm near Mumbai, 26th - 28th February 2011, Karjat, Maharashtra
Posted on 15 Feb, 2011 11:11 AM

Venue: Van Vadi, Vaara, Taluka Karjat, District Raigarh, Maharashtra

Description:

The Earth Building workshop at Van Vadi in December 2010, attended by about 30, was greatly appreciated by all. Half the participants stayed on for the shram utsav (work camp) following the workshop. Over the next week, we cobbled one small store room cum changing room to half height. The work that remains: adding rafters and a clay tile roof; adding a wooden (or grill) door that can be locked and final plastering, finishing, sculpting, add-ons, etc.

National seminar on forest resources: Diversity, Utilization and Conservation, University of Agricultural Sciences, 9th - 11th March, 2011, Bengaluru
Posted on 14 Feb, 2011 02:42 PM

UASOrganizer: University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK

Venue: Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru

Topics:

  • Forest bio-resources - Diversity and Documentation
  • Forest bio-resources - NTFPs, Medicinal plants and livelihood
Consultative workshop on strategies for formulation of Forest Genetic Resources Management Network, 9th - 10th March 2011, Coimbatore
Posted on 14 Feb, 2011 12:53 PM

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree BreedingOrganizer: Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding

Venue: Institute of Forest Genetic and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore

Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWEA) is looking for volunteers for Wildlife Census 2011 at Nilgiris
Posted on 14 Feb, 2011 10:08 AM

Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association (NWEA) is conducting a Wildlife Census for Nilgiris North, Nilgiris South and Gudalur Forest Divisions from February 25 -27. This is a count for all mammals.

Over 100 volunteers are needed for this count which is simultaneously done in  three Forest divisions with support and guidance of the Forest Department.

State Forest Policy of Jammu and Kashmir (2010)
The State is richly endowed with diverse forest resources which play an important role in preserving the fragile ecosystem of the region and also serve as catchments for important Himalayan rivers.
Forest Department (Government of Jammu and Kashmir)
Posted on 12 Feb, 2011 08:33 PM

In the backdrop of the essential need for maintaining a healthy forest resource, the valid concern for its continued depletion and degradation, and, being aware of the close association between people and forests, the Forest Department (Government of Jammu and Kashmir), has recently adopted a Forest Policy.

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