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Haathi is indeed our saathi: Jairam Ramesh raises alarm over decline in el
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The elephant faces a crisis, perhaps not of extinction but of attrition. The threats come from changing land use, loss of traditional habitats, fragmentation of elephant movement pathways & corridors both within and outside protected areas, pressures from mining and infrastructure pr
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Uttarakhand forest department begins reintroduction of rare, endangered pl
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In a unique initiative, the Research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has initiated a program of reintroduction of rare and endangered plant species to their old natural habitat. Initially, the program has taken up 14 such plant species which are in the Red List of the International
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Uttarakhand doubles conserved plant species to 2228, including 120 threate
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In recognition of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has published its sixth annual report. This report reflects significant advancements and findings related to biodiversity within the region.
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Assam: Training on plant propagation, cultivation held at Kaziranga Nation
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The training was a part of the project 'Sustainable management of Non Timber Forest Produce through conservation and value addition( AICRP 29)'.
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Gujarat: Karmayogis plant tree saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaig
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Under the guidance of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Kheda district officials and employees created a 'Karmayogi Van' by planting approximately 4,000 saplings of various plant species over 1.90 hectares in Survey Number 386 of Piplag village in Kheda.
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Plastic pollution, seawater flooding can amplify threats to coastal plant
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Two of the planet's most urgent environmental stressors have the potential to affect the development and reproductive production of plants found along the world's coasts, according to new research.
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J-K: Self-help group sets up flower nursery under UMEED scheme to empower
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The flower nursery not only provides employment opportunities for women but also helps in promoting local flora and preserving traditional plant species.
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Study finds multiple uses of tropical mosaic landscapes
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers found that rural families make use of a diverse range of plant species and benefits given by a variety of local habitat types. 285 plant species, nearly half of which are uniquely found in Madagascar, are utilised for food, cattle feed, medicine, building, and weaving.
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On International Day for Biological Diversity, Uttarakhand Forest dept rel
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Uttarakhand Forest Department is the only one in the country which undertakes this exercise and has perhaps the largest inventory of various plant species, across all the State Forest Departments, he added.
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Dubai Customs seizes 330 tonnes, 200 samples banned under CITES Convention
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Dubai Customs (DC) has successfully seized, over the past three years, nearly 330 tonnes and over 200 samples of animal and plant species that violate the International Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), to which the United Arab Emirates
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Metaherbarium and Microreserves could prevent plant extinction: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they are cheaper and easier to protect than animals and play a pivotal role in bolstering our food, fuel, and medical systems.
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Preserving Mizoram's biodiversity: Meet Lalhlupuii Ralte, the woman entrep
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
She started a start-up, Zo Bio hub in 2018, which is focusing on promoting the cultivation and preservation of plant species while also empowering women in rural communities.
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