In Asia, lack of good-quality and genetically diverse seeds may limit reforestation plans

Ambitious plans by India, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines to restore tens of millions of hectares of degraded land by 2030 could get derailed.

Sheryl Lee Tian Tong

· Jan 17, 2022 · 07:30 pm

To unlock the full potential of its mangroves, India needs to first plug gaps in research

Involving local communities in plantation projects is crucial for climate action centred on the ecosystem, according to scientist K Kathiresan.

Sahana Ghosh

· Jan 07, 2022 · 09:30 pm

In Arunachal Pradesh, local communities have joined hands with forest officials to conserve orchids

The Sessa Sanctuary, located in the West Kameng district, is the first protected area in the country dedicated to the naturally growing orchids.

Bikash Kumar Bhattacharya

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Jyotirmoy Saharia

· Dec 27, 2021 · 07:30 pm

Kerala’s Marayoor sandalwood forests are under the threat of declassification and spike disease

The state’s revenue department is attempting to deem over 119 hectares of the forests a rocky, barren land with no conservation-related importance.

KA Shaji

· Dec 24, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In Punjab, sacred forests are shrinking due to encroachments and invasive species

Better documentation of the flora and fauna in the groves and traditional practices can help in conserving biodiversity in the green pockets, say experts.

Jaskaran Singh

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Sahana Ghosh

· Dec 20, 2021 · 01:30 pm

In Brahmaputra’s floodplains, planted forests can help in tackling soil erosion

If engineering, bio-engineering and nature-based solutions are combined, mixed-tree plantations can arrest flood impacts, says a study.

Nabarun Guha

· Dec 01, 2021 · 09:30 pm

In Bangladesh, the shrimp industry is driving a freshwater crisis

Intensive aquaculture and climate change-induced sea level rise are turning land and water sources saline in the Ganga delta region.

Abu Siddique

· Nov 23, 2021 · 09:30 pm

Europe is driving tree loss across the world even as its own forest cover is increasing

Knowing how to quantify imported deforestation and monitoring it can help in preventing the phenomenon.

Alain Karsenty, The Conversation

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Nicolas Picard, The Conversation

· Nov 05, 2021 · 11:30 pm

In Jharkhand’s Rajmahal hills, stone mining is threatening an Adivasi group and rare fossils

The hills hosts some of the oldest fossils in the world.

Rahul Singh

· Oct 27, 2021 · 01:30 pm

Cyclones have a positive effect on the ability of mangroves to soak up carbon dioxide: Study

To better understand the carbon dynamics, researchers have underscored the need for long-term data on mangroves.

Sahana Ghosh

· Oct 18, 2021 · 09:30 pm

On the world’s largest river island in Assam, floating farms are boosting flood resilience

Instead of growing plants in sponge beds, many Majuli residents are cultivating vegetables in grow bags on rafts.

Gurvinder Singh

· Sep 21, 2021 · 09:30 pm

US to decide on joining India-led solar alliance in next few weeks, says special envoy on climate

John Kerry said the decision will be taken before the next United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held from October 31.

Scroll Staff

· Sep 15, 2021 · 02:04 pm