Category: Protected Sites
Corbett Tiger Reserve
During a bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve in Nainital, researchers identified two critically endangered bird species namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture.
Amazon Rainforests
Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) summit adopted a “new and ambitious shared agenda” to save the rainforest.
Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Government of Odisha has notified 3 Biodiversity Heritage Sites such as Mandasaru Hills, Mahendragiri Hills and Gandhamardan Hills.
Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve (SMTR)
As per an RTI query, the forest department has identified 12 resorts in SMTR (Tamil Nadu) which are operating illegally, without proper authorization or recognition.
Project Cheetah & Kuno National Park
The expert advisory committee of Project Cheetah recommended Kuno National Park cheetahs to undergo a thorough, physical medical review.
Garo Tribe and Buxa Tiger Reserve
Garo people of Alipurduar village (part of Buxa Tiger Reserve) have expressed their concern over lack of developmental effort for them.