Forestry
Bangladesh’s Ethnic People Safeguarding Forests and Wildlife
By Rafiqul IslamRANGAMATI, Bangladesh, Mar 27 2025 (IPS) - Kishore Kumar Chakma, a young man from an ethnic community in Rangamati district, voluntarily guards a village common forest (VCF) so that none can hunt wild animals and fell trees from it.“I go to the forest every day to check whether anyone ... » Details
Fires destroy 90 acres of Sundarbans in 19 years
Over the past 19 years, the Sundarbans witnessed 30 fires, leading to the destruction of around 90 acres of forest land, according to the Forest Department.These fires continue to pose a significant threat to the region's delicate ecosystem, raising concerns over conservation efforts and environmental protection.Earlier on Saturday morning, members of ... » Details
Sea erosion shrinking Sundarbans forests
The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is facing an alarming threat as relentless sea erosion steadily devours its landmass, displacing communities, destroying infrastructure and shrinking the forest..Spanning the delta region of the Padma, Meghna and Brahmaputra river basins, the Sundarbans is a crucial ecological ... » Details
Nylon net-fence along Sundarbans to stop man-tiger conflicts
The government putting up a nylon net fence along 60-km border of the Sundarbans to reduce the fear of tigers attack among people living in villages near the forests.Tigers and other wild animals often enter the localities, and villagers find it difficult to drive those away. Such man-animal conflict lead to ... » Details
Social forestry: Money to come from Climate Trust Fund instead of profit from tree sale
Rangpur, February 9: Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that beneficiaries of social forestry will now receive an equal amount of money from the Climate Change Trust Fund instead of profit from tree sale. Trees cannot be cut down for social forestry except for ... » Details
Bishnois have message for everyone
Sudhirendar SharmaMartin Goodman, a professor of creative writing, tells the extraordinary story of a desert-dwelling community of western Rajasthan who live in complete harmony with nature. The story dates back to 11 September 1730, in which 363 villagers led by Amrita Devi were beheaded by men who worked for the king ... » Details
Sal Forest Restoration Campaign in Tangail in March - Environment Advisor
Dhaka, 28 January: Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, stated that restoring lost forests is crucial for protecting nature. She announced that the government will begin efforts to recover the sal forest in Tangail from March. She emphasized that everyone must come forward to ... » Details
Sundarbans: A Unique Mangrove Ecosystem with Rich Biodiversity
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, is renowned for its intricate network of rivers, canals, and creeks, creating a unique ecosystem. Located in the southwestern corner of Bangladesh, it spans 6,017 square kilometers and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The forest is home to a diverse array of species. Among ... » Details
Trade Partnerships Offer Hope Against Deforestation
By Agus JustiantoBANTEN, Indonesia, Jan 10 2025 (IPS) - In Indonesia’s forests today, we can breathe a sigh of relief. At the conclusion of our dry season, during a time when climate change impacts are increasing in frequency and severity, there were no giant fires with plumes of smoke choking our ... » Details