Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
A forest guard was grievously injured in a tiger attack in Bandhavgarh's Manpur buffer zone during a patrol. He is receiving specialized treatment in Jabalpur. Read about the incident and the safety protocols activated.
Students in Chandrapur's buffer zone schools experience forest conservation through 'Chitampallichi Nisarg Shala'. The initiative combines classroom learning with safaris to build a responsible generation. Discover how children are becoming wildlife stewa
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
A young spotted deer was killed & dragged for a kilometre on Pilibhit-Basti road. The driver was arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act, highlighting road dangers in forest areas.
A 19-year-old girl was grievously injured in a bear attack in Sevarhi Barwa village, West Champaran. The bear strayed from Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Forest department urges caution.
Wildlife Trust of India conducted a 2-day training for 25 Pilibhit forest officials to boost wildlife crime investigation & legal skills. Learn how it strengthens border protection.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
Tigress Tara, also known as STR-05, has been successfully released into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve's core forest after translocation from Tadoba. Read about this crucial wildlife conservation effort in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Forest Department releases tigress Tara into Chandoli National Park under the TARA programme, a major step to strengthen the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve's big cat population and biodiversity. Read more.
A 15-day-old female elephant calf, abandoned by her mother in Bijnor's Najibabad forest, will be relocated to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve for care. Read about the unique rescue operation.
A tiger that strayed into Wayanad's Padikkam Vayal and Cheekaloor, causing panic, has safely returned to the Pathiri Reserve Forest. Forest officials confirm the end of prohibitory orders. Read the full story.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve DFO recommends action against forest officer for NTCA norm violations. Tourists disembarked, tiger trapped. Read about the inquiry and consequences.
Uttarakhand police and administration cleared 51 illegal dwellings in Ramnagar's reserve forest. The action, ordered by CM Dhami, saw detentions and heavy security. Read the full details.
Forest officials in Mysuru rescued a distressed tiger cub near Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The cub is now under expert veterinary care. Read about the dramatic rescue operation.
Tourism promoters in Mysuru urge the Karnataka government to immediately reopen safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, citing severe impact on foreign tourism and local livelihoods.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
Karnataka's tourism industry urges the forest department to lift the safari ban in Bandipur and Nagarahole, warning of severe impact on thousands of local livelihoods. Read more.
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Forest personnel in Krishnagiri chased over 20 elephants from Sanamavu to Denkanikottai reserve forest to prevent crop damage. Officials have warned villagers to stay safe. Read more.
Three killed in human-tiger conflicts near Bandipur & Nagarahole reserves. Karnataka forms expert panel to find solutions as tiger population surges and habitat shrinks. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states eviction drives will persist to clear encroachments from forest and government land. Over 1.29 lakh bighas already reclaimed. Details inside.
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
A private individual's shocking claim over 517 acres of forest land in Bengaluru's Kengeri has triggered public outrage. The government must act swiftly to protect this vital green space from encroachment.
Devastating forest fires in Bageshwar district have destroyed vast woodlands, forcing wild animals towards human settlements and raising fears of conflict. Authorities struggle to contain the early-season blaze.