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India News | Karnataka Tiger Census-2026 to Begin on Monday in All Forest Areas: Environment Minister Ishwar B Khandre
Bidar (Karnataka) [India], January 5 (ANI): Karnataka Forest, Biology and Environment Minister Ishwar B Khandre stated that the Tiger Census-2026 will begin from Monday in all forest areas of the state, including Kali, Bhadra, Nagarhole, Bandipur and BRT … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Mate: the drink that keeps a forest alive
In Brazil’s Araucaria Forest, the Rio d’Areia Indigenous Peoples, with Antonio Lima as their leader, manage forests and shade-grown erva-mate together on their land. ©FAO/Jorge de Souza
05/01/2026
In southern Brazil, a drink is never just a … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Authorities slam man with hefty fine after discovering illegal act in national forest: 'Led us to the person responsible'
Illegal dumping often happens far from public view, but its impacts linger long after the trash is dropped.
That reality came into focus in Beerburrum State Forest in Queensland, Australia, where a trailer load of household waste led to fines and a … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Meru Valley residents, NGOs warn of floods and wildlife loss over forest rezoning plan
IPOH, Jan 5 — Residents of Meru Valley here, together with environmental groups, today objected to a proposed change of land use from forest to residential and agricultural zoning near their housing area.
Residents fear the proposed change would have a … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Coexisting with our natural environment
The tragic death of a young man in Naikhongchhari upazila in Bandarban, trampled by a wild elephant, is certainly a sobering reminder of how fragile the boundaries are between human settlements and our natural world.
With that said, such incidents, while … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | As Aceh reels from severe floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss
SINGAPORE – While land clearing for plantations in Indonesia has been blamed for causing haze, deforestation’s role in fuelling floods has received far less attention.
That changed after devastating monsoon floods in November, worsened by a rare cyclone, … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Environment Canada warns of Monday morning snow disruption
Environment Canada has issued a yellow-level snowfall warning, with up to 15 centimetres of snow expected
WEATHER ADVISORY
ENVIRONMENT CANADA
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Issued at 2026-01-04 4:45PM EST by Environment Canada
Yellow level warning - snowfall - … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | The emerging athletics in Flagstaff’s forest
Sophomore Clayton Gant winds up to pass the ball back to his opponents on the pickleball courts at Bushmaster Park, March 26. Caitlyn Anderson/The Lumberjack
At 7,000 feet above sea level, Flagstaff provides outdoor recreation opportunities, some of … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | Wild muntjac wanders into Taipei Zoo, released back into forest
Taipei, Jan. 4 (CNA) A wild Formosan Reeves's muntjac wandered into Taipei Zoo on Sunday and was later captured and released back into nearby forest after staff confirmed it was healthy, the zoo said.
Zoo staff used capture nets and tarps to contain … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
| | | KFS Demolishes Home Built Inside Forest
A structure erected deep inside Makutani Forest has been demolished by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) as authorities intensify efforts to stop encroachment on public forest land.
The operation, conducted on Saturday January 3, targeted a two-roomed iron … Monday, January 5, 2026 9:38 am EST
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