deforestation
Hands off protected forestland
It is difficult to imagine a recent move by the public administration ministry to get allocation of 700 acres of protected forestland in
May 31, 2016
Video catches baby elephant rescue in Sri Lanka
A young elephant is rescued from an uncovered drain in Sri Lanka's southern port of Hambantota. The calf appears to have fallen into a drain on the main road leading to the port.
March 28, 2016
Criminals busy making it barren
A few gangs are plundering trees from the reserve forest at Gangamati near Kuakata of Patuakhali.
February 24, 2016
Bringing the forests back to life
Economic growth has meant many countries of this region have substantial capacity to direct public expenditures for forest restoration should it be made a national priority.