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Page-13 of Conservation

Conservation is the protection of natural resources. It aims to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems. This practice is vital for sustainable development. It involves managing forests, water, and wildlife. Conservation efforts can include creating protected areas. Education and community involvement are essential. Effective conservation supports both the environment and local economies. It fosters a balance between human needs and nature's health.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary Hosts Indian Bison Fest

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha is set to host the second edition of the two-day Indian Bison Fest on 8 March at Zeropoint. The event will show the...

 March 3, 2026

Varanasi Sets World Record in Plantation Drive

Varanasi has entered the Guinness World Records after planting 2,51,446 saplings in one hour during a mega plantation drive at Sujabad Domari in Uttar Pradesh. The achievement surpassed...

 March 3, 2026

India’s Steel Plants and SO2 Standards

India’s steel sector is facing renewed scrutiny over sulphur dioxide emissions, weak monitoring, and the absence of national standards for several plant stacks. A recent health impact assessment...

 March 3, 2026

Amur Falcons Wintering in Africa

Three Amur falcons tagged with satellite transmitters in Manipur are now spending their winter migration period across three African countries. The birds, named Ahu, Alang and Apapang, were...

 March 2, 2026

Floreana Island Giant Tortoises Reintroduced

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, marking the return of a species that had vanished from the island more...

 February 23, 2026

Star-Shelled Tortoise Rescued in Amrabad Tiger Reserve Fire

A star-shelled tortoise was rescued from a fast-spreading ground fire in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana, where forest staff fought a 20-hour blaze in the Domalapenta range....

 February 23, 2026

Mount Kanlaon Erupts Over Negros Island

Mount Kanlaon, one of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes, erupted on Thursday and sent a tall plume of ash and smoke over Negros Island. The eruption triggered fresh...

 February 21, 2026

Smooth-Coated Otters Recorded in Nandhaur Sanctuary

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has officially recorded smooth-coated otters in Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time. The rare semi-aquatic mammals were captured through camera traps and mobile...

 February 21, 2026

Indian Grey Hornbill Named Tirupattur Bird

The Indian Grey Hornbill has been selected as the ‘Bird of Tirupattur’ district through a public poll conducted by the Forest Department in Tamil Nadu. The month-long exercise...

 February 20, 2026

Lake Victoria Turns Toxic Green

Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake, is undergoing severe eutrophication, with persistent cyanobacterial blooms turning large stretches of water toxic green. The lake supports millions of people...

 February 19, 2026

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