States must follow definition of 'forest' laid out in 1996 judgement, says Supreme Court
The 1996 verdict protects vast tracts of eco-sensitive and Adivasi lands, even if they are not formally classified as a ‘forest’ in revenue records.
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The 1996 verdict protects vast tracts of eco-sensitive and Adivasi lands, even if they are not formally classified as a ‘forest’ in revenue records.
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) has turned its attention to the use of technology to advance public education and awareness about the environment, with the offer of a grant to support developers of educational applications and games...
The environmentalists' denounce the destruction of the Palaviya area destroyed due to the negligence (and connivance) of the ruling class over the past 20 years. An environmental excellence, with an outstanding variety of flora and fauna. At least 4,000 hectares of plantation have been lost since 2010. Also a ring of false documents behind the allocation of (protected) land for cultivation.
The Forest Department should further strengthen its leadership in biodiversity conservation by working on “conservation finance.”