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 Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Saturday, April 20, 2024 7:51 am EDT)
Forest Conservation: Why 'Deemed Forest' Tag May Not Save Rajasthan's Orans
This reporter reached out to Arindam Tomar, the additional principal chief conservator of forests, Rajasthan, regarding the locals’ concerns on access to the Orans and the future of the groves. Further, emails were sent to the inspector general of forests, … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
More kampungs to be gazetted - 280,616ha forest have received certification
More kampungs to be gazetted - 280,616ha forest have received certification Published on: Saturday, April 20, 2024 By: Hayati Dzulkifli Kota Kinabalu: The State Government aims to measure at least 7,500 Native land lots of 15,000 hectares and gazette 80 … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
Tanya Plibersek rejects windfarm proposed for biodiverse Queensland forest
A proposed windfarm next to the wet tropics world heritage area in north Queensland will not go ahead after the federal government signalled it would refuse the project. Ark Energy had proposed building the 85-turbine Wooroora Station windfarm – formerly … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
T2EARTH Celebrates Earth Day by Leading the Wood Products Industry towards a Sustainable Built Environment
In 1970, the inaugural Earth Day marked a pivotal moment in history, galvanized by the collective efforts of over 20 million passionate individuals. Spearheaded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, this landmark event resonated with a global outcry against rampant … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
Enchanted Forest ranked No. 1 family-owned amusement park
The Enchanted Forest has been voted the best family-owned amusement park by Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards. A top-10 list of amusement parks was selected by expert panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best. " … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
‘Forest gardening’: Stoush over Aboriginal corporation’s land management
“I think it’s offensive to be told that the cultural application of land management, described as forest gardening, is a flawed argument, as if it were merely an idea to be discredited and not a deeply significant cultural understanding,” she said. “And it … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
Villagers issue stern warning against forest destruction in East Singhbhum
Advertisements Advertisements   Mail News Service Jamshedpur, April 19: In the Talsa-Kudada forest of Keruwadungari Panchayat area, anti-social elements have been continuously setting fires, leading to the destruction of the evergreen forests. Despite … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
'Amazing' mother, 32, dies after taking half an 'White Dove' ecstasy pill at Restricted Forest Festival
A music-loving mother died after taking half of a 'White Dove' ecstasy pill ahead of going to a music festival. Stephanie Thorpe took the Class A drug before attending Restricted Forest Festival in Blackburn on June 25 last year. An inquest heard … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
Community groups working on restoration of a clean environment in Laikipia
Residents in Laikipia West awaiting to receive tree seedlings distributed by Akili Group. [Boniface Gikandi] An environmental lobby group is working towards increasing forest cover in Laikipia County to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Akili … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT

 
Forest woman sentenced over dog’s ‘unimaginable’ suffering before it starved to death
THE owner of a dog which starved to death in a Totton home has been handed a suspended prison sentence for causing “unimaginable” suffering. Carrie Hansford (43) left 10-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Rocky alone in her property on Junction Road after … Saturday, April 20, 2024 8:06 am EDT