Category: Protected Sites
Indian leopard
Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.
Nilgiri Marten
Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.
Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary
Recently, forest-dwellers of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary expressed concerns about the potential denial of their forest rights.
Terai Arc Landscape
Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) initiative is recognized as the United Nation World Restoration Flagship
Cuscuta Dodder
Parasitic creeper cuscuta preys on Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Gupteswar Forest | Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Context: Gupteswar Forest has been declared as the 4th Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) of Odisha. Gupteswar Forest: Biodiversity Heritage Sites:…
Great Indian Bustard
The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has not put in its annual appearance this year at the Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Save Wetland Campaign
Recently, Save Wetlands Campaign concluded with huge success
Bandipur National Park
Plan for Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line through Bandipur National Park evoked protests over ecological impact
Kariyachalli Island Restoration Project – Gulf of Mannar – Biosphere Reserve
Tamil Nadu pioneered a model for saving the sinking Kariyachalli Island in the Gulf of Mannar.
Nagoya Protocol
Cameroon in Central Africa adopted Nagoya Protocol to benefit from its rich biodiversity
Conservation Reserve
The Telengana State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) approved Tadoba-Kawal tiger corridor as conservation reserve.