ecological preservation
New Zealand's Aggressive Plan to Eliminate 2.5 Million Feral Cats by 2050 to Save Native Wildlife
Nov 27, 2025 08:54 pm CST
New Zealand has launched an ambitious conservation initiative to eradicate 2.5 million feral cats by 2050, designating them as "stone cold killers" threatening the country's unique biodiversity. This targeted campaign, part of the Predator Free 2050 program, aims to protect native species including endangered birds, bats, and lizards. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka emphasizes that domestic pets are not affected by this initiative, which will involve innovative control methods to be fully detailed by 2026.
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.