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Photo Credit: IANS IANSLive Beijing, March 12 (IANS) Over 100 million people have participated in Beijings voluntary afforestation campaign, planting a total of 210 million trees from 1980 to 2020, authorities said on Friday. To get full access of the story, click here to subscribe to IANS News Service © 2021 IANS India Private Limited. All Rights Reserved. The reproduction of the story/photograph in any form will be liable for legal action. For news, views and gossips, follow IANS at Twitter...

Reduce bureaucracy IFA farm forestry chair Vincent Nally said considering the additional resources that have already been allocated, this is still well below what is required by the sector, particularly in light of the 4,500 accumulated in the system. “This is a priority for forest owners who have been waiting, in some instances for years, to get a licence to manage their forests. “With the number issued in February down 22% on January, farmers are very worried they will not get a licence...

March 06, 2021 × Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka State Forest Department to support afforestation in the coastal region. Under this agreement, MRPL agreed to extend financial support to the tune of ₹1,45,80,794 (excluding taxes). MRPL will be assisting the Forest Department’s initiative towards its plantation project at Tannirbavi village near Bengre deemed forest area. A total of 4,000 plants of various s...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Sharjah Municipality launched an initiative to distribute agricultural seedlings as part of its participation in the 41st Afforestation Week, in order to strengthen its role in spreading the green patch and planting trees to emphasise its importance. Thabet Al Tarifi, director-general of Sharjah Municipality, stressed that the municipalitys participation in the activities of the afforestation week reflects its tangible role and its keenness to enhance environmental...

Odisha approves Rs 903 cr annual action plan for afforestation ANI | Updated: Jan 18, 2021 10:30 IST Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 18 (ANI): The state-level Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) on Sunday has approved the annual action plan of 2021-22 with a total outlay of around Rs 903.39 crore. The major activities included block plantation, assisted natural regeneration, bald hill plantation, regeneration of t...

Sorority turns coastal desert into forest China Daily | Updated: 2021-01-13 09:07 Share CLOSE An aerial picture shows volunteers planting trees during a public event in Haikou, Hainan province, in May. PHOTO/XINHUA HAIKOU－In retirement, Tao Fengjiao enjoys taking a walk along the coast to visit her many "kids". "Look how strong and tall they are!" Tao said, pointing to casuarina trees lining Qizi Bay in Hainan province. The forest in Changjiang Li...

The Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett has announced the commencement of the 2021 forestry premium payments.