All trees standing in precarious condition threatening public safety, clarifies ACF Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department’s decision to authorise the cutting of certain old and fully-grown trees across various areas of the city has sparked outrage among environmental activists and the Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP). They are raising concerns about whether the Department conducted a thorough…
Mysore/Mysuru: With the onset of summer, the Forest Department faces heightened challenges in combating fire at Chamundi Hill. To address these, proactive measures and awareness programmes have been initiated. Yesterday, one such programme took place at Tree Park, Alanahalli, at the foot of Chamundi Hill, where the Forest Department sought the active support of the…
Forest staff on the edge as tiger cubs move freely, eluding capture operation By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: In an unexpected turn of events, three one-and-a-half-year-old female tiger cubs have made appearances in three distinct locations near the cultural city of Mysuru, leaving Forest Department personnel puzzled and on high alert. Dubbed the ‘triple urban…
Recovered wildlife artefacts to be sent to Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun for forensic analysis Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department officials are actively gathering intelligence reports on individuals wearing tiger claw pendants in Mysuru and conducting raids on homes and individuals based on the information they receive. Social media, in particular, is being closely monitored…
Bengaluru: The Forest Department on Friday suspended the Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) of Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district and arrested him for allegedly possessing a tiger claw pendant, officials said. The action was taken following an official complaint lodged by activists Supreeth and Abdul Khader against Darshan Kumar, the DRFO, after a purported photo of…
69th Wildlife Week concludes, people striving to save green cover felicitated Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah urged the Forest Department to take measures to increase the forest cover from the current 22 percent to the recommended 33 percent. He emphasised that conserving forest areas and wildlife is a collective responsibility, and the Forest Department plays a…
Mysuru: In a pioneering move, the Forest Department has introduced insurance coverage for tourists embarking on safaris in forest vehicles within the Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. Karnataka, a State renowned for its rich biodiversity, has a long history of wildlife tourism activities in the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. Given the regular influx of…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department’s efforts to impose penalties for littering and waste dumping on Chamundi Hill are yielding positive results, with the Department collecting Rs. 66,500 from Sept. 6 to Sept. 29 — 24 days. In August this year, the Department issued a notification announcing a ban on littering and implementing various restrictions atop Chamundi…
Forest Dept. plays commendable role to save nature: City Police Chief Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh said, “Service of Forest Department is immeasurable, especially when the bird and animal species are going extinct. Hence to preserve nature for posterity, the Forest Department is doing a commendable job.” Participating in the National Forest Martyrs Day…
Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Department officials have arrested a man for destroying nests and killing 24 Cormorant and Egret chicks. The incident has taken place at Sinduvalli village in the taluk. Cormorant and Egret birds had built nests on a Peepal Tree at the village where they had laid eggs and had hatched them. But the man,…
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