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THE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …
Read MoreGoa Faces Questions Over Tiger Habitat Claims Why in News? The Goa government has challenged a Bombay High Court order directing it to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas as a tiger reserve. Conflicting statements by the State on tiger presence have raised concerns before the Supreme Court and conservation bodies, prompting discussions …
Read MoreGreen Credits Now Linked to Canopy Density Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry has revised rules under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), linking credits to tree survival and canopy density rather than mere numbers. Green credits will now be awarded after five years, only if 40% canopy density is achieved. Key Changes in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? 1,318 forest fire outbreaks reported this year(2024). Fires impacted Shimla, Chamba, Bilaspur, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Kullu Mandi, Rampur, Nahan, Solan, and the Great Himalayan National Park. 12,718 hectares of land were affected, including 2,789 hectares of plantations, causing a loss of ₹4.61 crore. IMD expects a western disturbance by June 4, potentially …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 : Environmental issues such as sand mining and its impact on environment and other sectors of economy Focus : The article focuses on the persistent issue of illegal mining in and around the Sariska Tiger Reserve, detailing the decades-long judicial and administrative efforts to halt these activities. It highlights the challenges posed by …
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