Official estimates put the number of trees to be felled for the megaproject at 8–10 lakh, but ecologists warn that the true toll could be as high as 10 million. What does this loss of forest mean for ...

Tree shrews are small mammals that captivate with their lively behaviors and intriguing characteristics. Native to Southeast Asia, these creatures resemble squirrels but are closer relatives to ...

Twenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of new woodland created in the west of England as part of a "national forest" drive, the government has announced. The Western ...

The infrastructure project proposed for the Great Nicobar Island, which includes a transshipment terminal, a greenfield township, and an airport, among several other projects, entails the felling of ...

Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

In FY24, the shipping ministry sanctioned 28 projects worth over ₹5,400 crore for Lakshadweep and for Andaman and Nicobar Islands including a new port for passengers and tourists at Port Blair.

In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...

Jonny Drury and Ollie Westbury are joined by Shrewsbury Town assistant head coach Richard Dobson on the latest episode of the Shrews Views podcast. In the hour long interview with the Salop number ...

Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. During the ongoing Rajya Sabha session Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said that the government has not received any information about objections to the ...

Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Trees depicted in famous artworks across a range of styles follow the same mathematical rules as their ...