forest conservation
Deforestation's Role in Indonesia's Deadly Floods: Environmental Impact and Urgent Call for Forest Protection
Dec 02, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Indonesia's recent catastrophic floods claiming hundreds of lives highlight the devastating consequences of deforestation. Environmental experts reveal how extensive forest loss has significantly increased vulnerability to flash flooding and landslides across the country, particularly in Sumatra. As Indonesia consistently ranks among global leaders in annual forest loss, government officials and conservationists now urgently call for stronger protection measures and restoration efforts to prevent future disasters.
Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Designate Saranda Forest as Wildlife Sanctuary Within 3 Months, Bans Mining Activities
Nov 14, 2025 01:37 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 126 compartments of Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary within three months, excluding six mining areas, and has prohibited mining within one kilometer of its boundary. The judgment affirms that tribal rights will remain protected under the Wildlife Protection Act and Forest Rights Act despite the sanctuary designation.
India Achieves 9th Position Globally in Forest Coverage While Maintaining 3rd Rank in Annual Forest Growth
Oct 22, 2025 03:42 pm CST
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's latest report, India has advanced to the 9th position globally in total forest area and retained its 3rd rank in annual forest expansion. This achievement reflects successful large-scale afforestation initiatives and community-led conservation efforts under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Asia remains the only region showing net forest area growth between 1990-2025, with India's contribution helping reduce the global rate of forest loss by more than half over the past three decades.
Deadly Wolf Attacks in UP: Two Neutralized After 6 Deaths and 25 Injuries, Search Continues for Remaining Predators
Oct 16, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Forest officials have neutralized two dangerous wolves responsible for attacking over 25 people in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, resulting in six deaths since September 9. Using thermal drones and specialized teams, authorities continue searching for two remaining wolves while residents live in fear. The Forest Department is prioritizing capture methods before resorting to elimination, but challenging terrain with sugarcane and paddy fields has complicated efforts to locate the predators.