India shows how urban forests can help cool cities, as long as planners understand what nature and people need

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai, where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44° C. With a population ...
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6 forests in India where God is believed to walk in silence

The scriptures remind us that a forest is not merely a gathering of trees. A forest is a state of mind. Where the mind ...
Mongabay

India’s latest forest cover report hints at countrywide degradation

The latest forest survey report from India suggests a slight increase in the country’s forest and tree cover in recent years. But experts say the net marginal gain masks considerable declines across ...
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Amendments to FCA guidelines don't open doors for privatisation of forest management: Officials

Addressing concerns that the change could open forests to private control, the official clarified that on the contrary, this step would lead to partnerships between government and non-government ...
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In southern India’s tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. UDHAGAMANDALAM, India (AP) — Scattered ...
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Tamil Nadu Pioneers Conservation with 100 New Reserve Forests

The Tamil Nadu government has notified 100 new reserve forest areas across 10 districts between 2021 and 2025, boosting ...

Shivaji’s man introduced teak in India, not the British

BENGALURU: At a time when many parts of Indian history are being altered, experts and retired forest officials have sought a ...