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Mohali’s green push: 6.5 lakh saplings to be planted this monsoon

Focus to be on long-term survival, target doubled from last year’s plantation. (HT File)

Updated 8 days ago

Why reforestation must drive climate action

Climate Crisis

Published 14 days ago

Pune scientists discover new lichen species in Western Ghats

Pune scientists discover new lichen species in Western Ghats

Published 24 days ago

Uttar Pradesh bird sanctuary designated as Ramsar site, 100th such Indian wetland

Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia. (X)

Updated 38 days ago

Locals along Dwarka E-way seek green corridor, mass plantation drive

The association said increasing vegetation could improve air quality, reduce heat island effects and support biodiversity. (HT Archive)

Published 39 days ago

Sikkim and five treasures of the Khangchendzonga

Development acquires permanence only when it grows from the confidence of communities, and Sikkim offers compelling evidence of that truth. (Shutterstock)

Published 50 days ago

‘Tiger state’ Madhya Pradesh expands wildlife strategy around cheetahs

Two female cheetahs were brought from Botswana at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh ahead of their release into the forest landscape during Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s visit.

Published 63 days ago

423 wild animals spotted during annual waterhole census

423 wild animals were spotted during the annual waterhole census conducted by Pune forest department across the district. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published 68 days ago

Chhattisgarh launches Bhoramdev sanctuary jungle safari to boost eco-tourism

Established in 2001, the sanctuary spans 352 square kilometres. (Facebook//Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary)

Published 72 days ago

Forest department steps up measures to prevent Aravalli fires

The department is also working in coordination with the fire department. (HT)

Published 72 days ago

35% gap in new odonate study indicates mounting ecological stress in Western Ghats

35% gap in new odonate study indicates mounting ecological stress in Western Ghats

Published 77 days ago

What do they know that we don’t?: How indigenous people fight invasive species

In Ethiopia, there are poems about the dangers of the fast-spreading invasive Prosopis juliflora, brought to the country in the 1970s as part of a fodder and anti-land-erosion effort. (Wikimedia)

Updated 79 days ago

Pretty little liars: The struggle to stop the lantana

Lantana camara is now among the most widespread invasive alien species worldwide. (Wikimedia)

Updated 79 days ago

Resident aliens: Check out the damage done by invasive plants, fish, insects

Spot the red fox, tropical fire ants, lantana, tree of heaven, pleco fish, branched pipe coral and water hyacinth. (images: Shutterstock; HT Illustration via ChatGPT)

Updated 79 days ago

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl

Published 81 days ago

U'khand: Asia's longest elevated wildlife corridor ensures biodiversity, development

U'khand: Asia's longest elevated wildlife corridor ensures biodiversity, development

Published 90 days ago

Visitors to witness Nandhaur wildlife sanctuary's rich biodiversity through unique gallery

Visitors to witness Nandhaur wildlife sanctuary's rich biodiversity through unique gallery

Published 91 days ago

A quiet emergency in a noisy world

Conservation efforts centred on tigers have unintentionally secured millions of hectares of forests that now serve as carbon sinks, water sources, and biodiversity reservoirs. (Shutterstock)

Published 104 days ago

Bird census 2026: Punjab wetlands log rise in bird species, dip in count

The annual migratory bird census conducted across Punjab’s wetlands in January 2026 has revealed a contrasting trend — an increase in bird species alongside a slight decline in overall population. (HT Photo)

Published 107 days ago

PMC scraps proposal to acquire Naik Bet island through credit bonds

The proposal was placed before the general body in a revised form on Monday, this time suggesting acquisition through credit bonds instead of direct compensation or TDR. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published 111 days ago

Environmentalists hit out at plan for themed forests in Delhi’s Ridge

The proposal involves creating a series of “special vans” or themed plantations in select pockets of the Central Ridge and South Ridge, covering over two acres. (Representative photo)

Updated 113 days ago

What makes Satpura National Park one of India's most unique and immersive safari

Satpura National Park in Madhya Pradesh

Updated 118 days ago

More than just coffee: Fall in love with the wild side of Coorg

Poomaale Estate offers a chance to be part of a community that's redefining the relationship between humans and the environment (Pic: Beforest.co/poomaale-2-0-collective)

Updated 134 days ago

Missing the forest for the trees

The project comprises an international container transshipment terminal, an airport, a power plant and a township, and the jury is still out on whether the project is economically viable. However, the loss of biodiversity in this case extracts a cost that cannot be compensated. (Shutterstock)

Updated 145 days ago

Prepare time-bound action plan to develop eco-tourism in UP: CM Adityanath to officials

Prepare time-bound action plan to develop eco-tourism in UP: CM Adityanath to officials

Published 153 days ago

Avoid cutting of trees for projects: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published 153 days ago

Wetland loss weakening Delhi’s flood resilience: Experts

Wetland loss weakening Delhi’s flood resilience: Experts

Published 160 days ago

Wildbuzz | A shine in the dull bushes

Keelbacks basking at Sukhna lake. (LALIT M. BANSAL)

Published 169 days ago

Dr Madhav Gadgil: Voice of the ‘ecosystem people’

Dr Madhav Gadgil: Voice of the ‘ecosystem people’

Published 172 days ago

Forest department plans grassland safari in Beed

According to officials, around 3,000 hectares of contiguous grassland free from human settlements, villages, and encroachments have been identified in Ambejogai tehsil of Beed district. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published 175 days ago

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