Forest

As the fires have already burned more than 1.6 million acres of tropical forest

#PrayforAmazonas becomes a top trend on social media as millions of people shared concerns over Amazon’s future

Kicks off monsoon plantation campaign at Peshawar Zoo

Fires dealt a loss of more than Rs27.2m to K-P in 2018-19

Forest officials lament apathy of locals who spectate as forests burn

No one was injured in the fire which was brought under control

The Islamabad Chief Commissioner ordered to demolish illegal encroachments on forest land

The idea of a ‘green awakening’ does seem to be spreading

Reports say less than a quarter of federal capital covered by forests

University of Education Vice Chancellor says it is a national duty to preserve forests

The government has already put a ban on the lease of forest land

Journalists, social scientists and activists meet at three-day conference in San Miniato, Italy

Figures remain unverified owing to lack of authentic data

After authorities declared a state of emergency on Wednesday

District-level committees will be headed by deputy commissioners and district forest officers

Provincial cabinet approves amendment to LG law, paving way for removal of mayor, deputy mayor with simple majority

70,000 acres of forest land illegally occupied, says additional advocate-general for Sindh

K-POGCL chief fired; Chitral divided into two districts

Minerals minister says laws being amended to access ‘barren’ lands

More than 50,000 residents of 22 villages who live in the forests of the northern province of Loei

Woodland, covering 1,360 acres, is home to Bengal tigers, rhinos, vultures and 115 elephants

SPFC CEO says besides benefiting environment, project is estimated to generate Rs20 billion during next 20 years

Containment has grown around the blaze, dubbed the Pawnee Fire which is burning near Sacramento

Vegetation vital for cities as they are more prone to pollution

Also to hold accountable former PM Shaukat Aziz

300 Karachiites gather under scorching sun to plant over 240 trees

Apex court fears development may be an environmental hazard

Police say man claiming ownership of land has been chopping down trees

Initiative will help add greenery and beauty to cities

Commercial forestry could help control environment pollution, reorganise wood industry, save precious foreign exchange

Say there is a need to give monetary benefit to forest communities for conservation

Victim was on patrol when unidentified people shot him

One million mangroves to be planted in March, says forest secretary

China is trying to reach a balance between industrial growth, food production and protecting its environment.

Official highlights deforestation as major contributor of carbon emissions

UNFCC initiative of REDD+ aims at reducing deforestation, forest degradation

Forests along the coast serve as habitat for marine life, help against erosion and torrents

'Forests are the best resource for achieving enhanced climate resilience'

The employees were involved in selling wood from Thal Forest in 2010

Plans are under-way to make the forest city self-sustainable when it comes to power generation.

Forests play a major role in keeping the air clean, producing oxygen and addressing climate change

Girl, 10, was naked, emaciated and acted like an animal when she was discovered by woodcutters

More than a fifth of India's population were expected to benefit from the 2006 Forest Rights Act

DSP Qalandar Bux says 80% of forest cleared, rest to be taken care of shortly

The photos were taken just days after forestry department advised tourists against taking selfies with lions

The boy had been missing since Saturday

The forests of Pakistan are disappearing faster than you can say ‘matchstick’

According to the PTI chief, these forests will create job opportunities for people