Events for “forest”

Dumping menace leaves forest fringes of Erumely in Keralam under siege

Mounds of plastic, food waste and other debris have become a common sight in the region, with the problem worsening in recent years amid the lack of an effective mechanism to clear the waste

Forest Dept. recovers 110 acres in Sirsi taluk after High Court order

The vacant forest land was an expired lease area following the dismissal of a petition challenging the recovery proceedings in the High Court

Tiger suspected to have killed 2 persons in Gudalur will be captured soon, says Forest Minister

Three teams of forest officials constituted, and three veterinarians equipped with tranquillisers, he says

ZHA proposes interconnected forest neighbourhoods for Baku Expo City masterplan

Architecture studio ZHA has unveiled its masterplan for Baku Expo City in Azerbaijan, where overlapping stacked homes with green roofs will flank an extension to the city's exhibition centre. The 198-hectare-site in Baku will have residences ranging from one-bedroom flats to larg

Trump Administration Plans to Relax Travel Rules on National Forests. Increased Access for Motorized Vehicles and E-Bikes Is Likely to Follow

Revisions to the old Forest Service Travel Management plan have been considered for years The post Trump Administration Plans to Relax Travel Rules on National Forests. Increased Access for Motorized Vehicles and E-Bikes Is Likely to Follow appeared first on Outdoor Life .

With native forestry banned across WA, why are logging trucks still on the road?

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn't the sole culprit

Forest and land fires across Indonesia have spiked once again. News and social media in the country are flooded with images of thick plumes of smoke from Kalimantan (or Borneo)—the world's third-largest island—that are choking residential areas and even drifting into neighboring

Can satellites detect when forests lose resilience?

For years, scientists have been using a method called "temporal autocorrelation (TAC)" to measure forest resilience using satellite data. However, scientists have not used TAC uniformly, and its use as a resilience indicator was based largely on theories and assumptions rather th

Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires

Indonesia has been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia, according to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency.

Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit

Kalimantan’s land fires aren’t just down to El Niño—they are caused by soil losing its ability to hold water. Prevention must start by restoring the soil’s natural balance.

Karnataka: Tiger sighted in forest area in Kishkindha hills of Koppal after nearly five decades

A tiger has been camera-trapped in the Kishkindha hills of Koppal district, nearly five decades after the big cat was last reported in the forest area of the region, prompting the Forest Department to step up vigilance and alert local communities.

Suspect in Forest Grove quintuple homicide found dead in Washington, Sheriff says - KATU

Suspect in Forest Grove quintuple homicide found dead in Washington, Sheriff says KATU 5 people killed near Forest Grove and suspect found dead in WA state KPTV Question of the Day: What has to be broken before you can use it? KVAL Suspect in murders of 5 found dead day after the

Spain battles forest fire a short drive from flash flood

The blaze, near Valencia, forced more than 1,000 people from their homes. In nearby Catalonia, civil defense teams carried out 200 rescue operations after floods trapped residents in cars and homes.

Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara

A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.

Kerala Forest officer booked over alleged misbehaviour with women on train

Case filed against Kasaragod Divisional Forest Officer Jose Matthew following a complaint that he allegedly behaved indecently towards women passengers and made obscene gestures while travelling on the Okha Express

Man held for chopping sandalwood tree in Reserve Forest

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Bring Out Max Weinberg at Forest Hills Stadium

The E Street Band drummer filled in for his son Jay Weinberg, who has become a recurring guest with the band.

U.S. Forest Service, timber companies spraying record amounts of glyphosate in California

An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting has revealed that glyphosate is being sprayed in California forests at record levels by timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, kills vegetation that competes with young

Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfire

Fontainebleau forest reopened to the public Saturday, with 80 percent of the popular Paris-area nature reserve accessible again after a wildfire scorched around 2,000 hectares last month. A fifth of the forest remains closed because of safety risks.

Climate change destabilising Western Ghats’ forest ecosystems in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, warn researchers

Prabowo surveys Indonesian fires causing world’s worst air

The Indonesian president said authorities will revoke the permits of companies found to be responsible for forest fires that have left a Malaysian city with the world's worst air.

Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

Police arrest five men and search six properties including the union’s Victorian headquarters Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two men have been charged and Victorian police have seized drugs, guns and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Mari

Scientists discover a real-life “dragon” and name it after Syrax

Scientists discovered a small, yellowish mountain horned dragon in Thailand and named it Acanthosaura syrax after a dragon from House of the Dragon. Found only in a narrow band of high-elevation forest, the distinctive new species could become a flagship for protecting its rare m

Listening to the bush: How AI can help NZ rid its wilderness of 'hold‑out' pest possums

Possums are among New Zealand's most destructive introduced mammals. They damage native forests, prey on wildlife and remain a major target of the country's Predator Free 2050 program.

Human-caused wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands of evacuations

The Hawk Fire began Saturday and quickly grew to 20 square miles as it spread across the Peavine Peak area of the Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, where rugged foothills are ringed by homes and businesses near the California state line.

8 Storybook Stays in West Virginia

With lush forests, dramatic waterfalls, and unparalleled mountain vistas, West Virginia rewards those who make the time to take in the views—with no shortage of accommodations designed to help visitors do just that. Across the state’s small towns and mountain valleys, these lodgi

Chokramudy hills in Keralam open to tourists as Neelakurinji blooms

Munnar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Abhay Yadav inaugurates the flowering season at the Chokramudi Bison Valley Trail trekking centre on August 24; 450 tourists visit the site on the opening day

Odisha govt rejects Opposition demand for special Assembly session on mining Bill

Congress alleged that the Centre was seeking control over Odisha’s natural resources, including its water, forests, land and minerals, after coming to power in the State, in the name of ‘Odia Asmita’ (Odia pride).

Germany investigates arms cache found in woods near Berlin

Handguns and ammunition were found in a forest near Berlin last year. Reports say German authorities suspect they were to be used for assassinations on behalf of Russian intelligence.

The world’s biggest trees could hold the secret to coping with drought

Ecologists thought the largest trees would be most vulnerable to drought. The reality is more complex, with some forest giants unexpectedly resilient.