India’s centuries-long experiment with tree plantations should be a warning to all foresters

Planting trees does not necessarily mean a forest is being restored.

Dhanapal Govindarajulu, The Conversation

· Aug 13, 2023 · 09:30 pm

The ‘Miyawaki Method’ has found global fame but its afforestation promises may have limitations

The Japanese technique of dense plantations and native species is aimed at growing quasi-natural forests.

Annelise Giseburt

· Jun 27, 2023 · 09:30 pm

Butterfly parks help in increasing awareness – but not in conservation

Butterflies are losing habitat despite the parks set by Indian cities.

Manish Chandra Mishra

· Dec 28, 2020 · 09:30 pm

By planting trees the Miyawaki way, Mumbai won’t undo the damage of deforestation

The municipal corporation wants to plant 400,000 trees in 65 plots across Mumbai by spending Rs 32 crore.

Hepzi Anthony

· Nov 18, 2020 · 09:30 pm

India’s guidelines on wetlands will allow states to decide what counts as prohibited activities

An estimated 4.63% of the country’s geographical area is made up of wetlands.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Jan 22, 2020 · 08:30 pm

Amid tree-felling and land acquisition, an NGT order will protect 125 acres of wetlands in Kashmir

The tribunal was hearing a petition on pollution and encroachment across three wetlands.

Athar Parvaiz

· Dec 28, 2019 · 09:30 pm

A school in Bali is inspiring a global renaissance in bamboo architecture

Designed and run by a family of three, the tropical jungle campus of the Green School is redefining sustainable architecture and eco-education.

Davina Jackson, The Conversation

· Sep 07, 2019 · 11:30 pm

A family that has planted 6,000 trees in Mumbai wants others to take a leaf out of their book

Beginning in 2000, Vinay Athalye planted 5,500 saplings in Aarey Colony over 15 years. Now his family is continuing his work.

Kartik Chandramouli

· Aug 22, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Despite warnings, Indian government wants to take help from private industries in reviving forests

Amid scepticism, the environment ministry assured that the new guidelines will not affect the rights of forest dwellers or tribals.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Jul 24, 2019 · 09:30 pm

In India, can private forests be the answer to deforestation, wildlife loss and pollution?

More trees are always welcome. But are private forests really a win-win situation?

Manu Moudgil

· Jul 23, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Proposal to involve private sector in increasing India’s green cover has environmentalists worried

Leasing of wasteland to the corporate sector for re-greening is among the major recommendations of an expert committee formed by the environment ministry.

Mayank Aggarwal

· Dec 10, 2018 · 01:30 pm

Earth has more trees now than 35 years ago (but don’t start celebrating just yet)

The world’s tree cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers from 1982 to 2016. But there is a caveat: tree cover is not necessarily forest cover.

Mongabay.com

· Aug 19, 2018 · 09:30 pm