SC says eco-sensitive zone 'essential' in protected forests, national sanctuaries

Jun 03, 2022

New Delhi [India], June 3 : The Supreme Court on Friday directed that each protected forest and national sanctuary must have an eco-sensitive zone...

Pakistan: Sindh declares two islands 'protected forests' amid dispute with federal govt

Feb 04, 2022

Karachi [Pakistan], February 4 : Amid ownership dispute between provincial and federal governments, Sindh has declared two islands off the coast of Karachi as...

Dia Mirza is part of Tring's Icons For Change, an initiative to support & protect India's Frontline Forest Staff

Mar 30, 2021

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): From the Sunderbans to Gir to Wayanad and over 100's of other forests across the country, India's rich...

SC allows Kerala's review petition seeking modification of 2022 ruling on 1km Eco-Sensitive Zone

Dec 07, 2023

On April 26 this year, the top court had modified its directions issued in the 2022 judgment to have mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of...

Delhi to develop 17 world-class level city forests on 3000 acres of land

Mar 24, 2022

New Delhi [India], March 24 : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed officials to transform 17 city forests in the national capital...

Indian Forest Service Officer CP Goyal appointed DGF&SS

Dec 28, 2021

New Delhi [India], December 28 : Indian Forest Service officer Chandra Prakash Goyal has been appointed as the Director-General of Forests & Special Secretary...