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Miyawaki forest for biodiversity, climate resilience at Kanpur Road

Inauguration of Miyawaki forest at CRK Campus on Kanpur Road. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 3, 2024, 5:28 AM IST

Apply for MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield opens applications for MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation for next academic year,.

Published on Dec 7, 2023, 2:06 PM IST

Disappearing acts: Dark extinctions are claiming species before we find them

(Photo courtesy: Senckenberg; HT Illustrations: Mohit Suneja; Imaging by Puneet Kumar)

Updated on Dec 11, 2023, 3:55 PM IST

Climate diplomacy must begin at home

In its quest to achieve its 2030 transition and 2070 net zero targets at home, India’s climate diplomacy has been forward looking. (AP)

Published on Nov 23, 2023, 10:30 PM IST

Department struggles to protect private forest lands from former owners

As per the official data, the forest department holds 11,495 hectares of private forest land with the highest 4365.89 hectares in Maval tehsil followed by 3,722 hectares in Mulshi tehsil. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Nov 23, 2023, 9:42 AM IST

Plans to cover area larger than Sikkim with palm oil plantations

Palm oil plantations have had devastating consequences for the biodiversity in parts of Indonesia and Malaysia (Shutterstock)

Updated on Oct 19, 2023, 12:51 PM IST

Forest dept identifies three key areas with prominent research gaps

A research proposal has been included in the 10-year working plan, which has been submitted to both state and central authorities. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Oct 18, 2023, 6:14 AM IST

Kuno cheetahs offer hope for conservation

One of the eight cheetahs brought from Namibia in Kuno National Park in Sheopur on Sunday. (ANI)

Published on Sep 15, 2023, 10:05 PM IST

Invasive Caribbean false mussel species all but wipe out Kerala clams, oysters

HT Image

Updated on Sep 5, 2023, 12:04 AM IST

Survey finds wealth of biodiversity in SGNP along GMLR route

HT Image

Updated on Sep 2, 2023, 12:40 AM IST

Which animals should a modern-day Noah put in his ark?

Unlike Noah, contemporary conservationists face constraints

Published on Aug 31, 2023, 11:50 PM IST

Why Meghalaya plans to stay away from Palm Oil plantations

Meghalaya is likely to oppose palm oil plantations. (wikimedia Commons)

Updated on Aug 29, 2023, 12:43 AM IST

Citizens record over 1,600 species of flora and fauna in Pune

As per the PBR data, there are over 900 species of trees in the city of which at least 125 are rare species. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Aug 25, 2023, 11:47 PM IST

New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats

The new genus has been named Sahyadriophi Uttaraghati (HT Photo/sourced)

Updated on Aug 25, 2023, 2:13 PM IST

The sudden demise of Indian vultures killed thousands of people

Historically, vultures were widespread in India. (representational image).

Published on Aug 24, 2023, 5:55 PM IST

World Lizard Day 2023: Date, History, significance and all you need to know

World Lizard Day is crucial for bringing attention to the underappreciated and sometimes disregarded world of lizards.

Updated on Aug 14, 2023, 7:03 AM IST

Unbelievable! Largest python nest found in Florida's Everglades with 111 eggs

A Burmese python sits in the grass at Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Updated on Jul 15, 2023, 9:01 PM IST

Proposed Aravalli jungle safari in Haryana challenged in SC

The Aravalli hill jungles (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 12, 2023, 7:05 PM IST

New forest bill must strike a fine balance

The earlier, more liberal, interpretation of forests helped protect ecosystems that were managed as forests but may not have been recognised as such.

Published on Jul 11, 2023, 9:09 PM IST

New species of ‘jumping spider’ found in Goregaon; researchers name it after city

The ‘salticidae’ family of spiders as per existing literature contains over 600 different genera and over 6,000 described species of spiders, several of which can be found across the country, and more of which are still being discovered. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 26, 2023, 6:23 PM IST

Rare Jerdon’s Babbler spotted in Uttar Pradesh after 14 years

Rare Jerdon’s Babbler clicked in the buffer zone of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR). (SOURCED)

Updated on Jun 26, 2023, 12:19 AM IST

Preserving Aarey can reduce impacts of climate change affecting Mumbai

Mumbai, India - December 4, 2018: A day after massive fire in Aarey forest near Infinity IT Park at Goregaon in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. (Photo by Satyabrata Tripathy/Hindustan Times) (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2023, 12:49 AM IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s interesting reads includes a volume on how seaweed could allow us to better feed human beings and mitigate global warming, a cook book that celebrates quick, healthy foods prepared with minimal fuss, and the autobiography of the man who revolutionised the electoral process in India. (HT Team)

Updated on Jun 16, 2023, 6:54 PM IST

From barren & dry to lush green: Firozabad dist admin, locals develop micro-forest along Lucknow-Agra e-way

Present-day micro-forest (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 4, 2023, 11:25 PM IST

Century-old trees to be tagged for conservation in West Bengal

The West Bengal government is in the process of identifying century-old trees in the state. (Representative Image)

Updated on May 21, 2023, 12:50 PM IST

Vanishing glaciers pose threat to alpine biodiversity, says study

This aerial picture taken on September 13, 2022 at Glacier 3000 resort above Les Diablerets shows the Tsanfleuron pass free of the ice that covered it for at least 2,000 years next to blankets (L) covering snow from the last winter season to prevent it from melting.

Published on May 6, 2023, 8:05 PM IST

Ludhiana: Civil society groups demand rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah

Members of the civil society groups organised a peaceful protest at Glada ground Ludhiana seeking rejuvenation of Buddha Nullah in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 24, 2023, 12:19 AM IST

Delhi to participate in City Nature Challenge

Organisers said the photo simply needs to be of natural flora and fauna – anything from insects and fungi to flowers and trees. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 20, 2023, 12:03 AM IST

Haryana must learn to value the Aravallis

The Aravallis are key to the wellbeing of the National Capital Region’s 64 million residents in more ways than one.

Published on Apr 18, 2023, 7:52 PM IST

Forest fire training for villagers helps to protect the Western Ghats

Villagers draw fire lines as a precaution to avert forest fire at Sakhargaon village in Velhe tehsil in Pune. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 16, 2023, 11:07 PM IST

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