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🔴ABOUT NEW RAMSAR SITES 1⃣. ✅Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve 👉 It is a human made Village Irrigation Tank built centuries back. 👉 It is an ecologically important wetland and rich in biodiversity. 👉It supports more than 1% of the biogeographic population of Painted Stork and Black-headed Ibis. 2⃣. ✅Aghanashini Estuary 👉 It is formed at the confluence of Aghanashini River with the Arabian Sea. 👉The brackish water of the Estuary provides diverse ecosystem services including flood and erosion risk mitigation, biodiversity conservation and livelihood support. 👉 The wetland helps in traditional fish farming in the estuarine rice fields (locally known as Gazni rice fields), bivalve shell collection and salt production. 3⃣.✅ Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve 👉 It is a human-made wetland which was constructed to store rainwater for irrigation purposes. 👉 The wetland harbours two vulnerable species, namely Common pochard and River tern and four near-threatened species, namely Oriental Darter Black-headed Ibis Woolly- necked Stork and Painted Stork 👉 It is also one of the largest wintering grounds for the Bar-headed goose. 4⃣.✅Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary 👉It is one of the largest inland wetlands of Tamil Nadu, and is a significant source of groundwater recharge for the area. 5⃣.✅The Longwood Shola Reserve Forest 👉It derives its name from the Tamil word, "Solai", which means a ‘tropical rain forest’. 👉 The ‘Sholas’ are found in the upper reaches of the Nilgiris, Anamalais, Palni hills, Kalakadu, Mundanthurai and Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. 👉 These forested wetlands serve as habitats for the globally endangered 👉 Black-chinned Nilgiri Laughing thrush and Nilgiri Blue Robin and vulnerable Nilgiri Wood-pigeon. #currentaffairs #ramsarsites

Forests supply wood, sequester carbon, prevent erosion, and provide animal habitat. Over the last 50 years, Nepal has brought its forests back from the brink by employing community forestry programs. Forest covers almost 45% of the country today — but this success had unintended consequences. Forestry programs support local livelihoods, promote good governance, and empower women. Now, attention must shift to reaping the economic benefits of forest conservation and much-needed climate finance. Effective policy implementation and international collaboration are essential for aligning economic and environmental goals, conserving biodiversity, and addressing climate change worldwide.

A comprehensive report on the "Status of Forests in Tamil Nadu (2023)" prepared by State Planning commission and Tamil Nadu State Land Use Research Board TNSLURB has been featured in The Hindu today! This report highlights the current state of forest cover in Tamil Nadu, the importance of forests for biodiversity and sustainable development, and the strategic initiatives being undertaken to enhance our green cover. A must-read for anyone interested in environmental conservation and sustainable development. Let’s continue working towards our goal of achieving 33% green cover by 2030. 🌱 Check out the article here: [The Hindu - State Planning Commission details focus areas for improving the forest cover in TamilNadu] https://lnkd.in/gMCqugmJ #SustainableDevelopment #Forestry #TamilNadu #EnvironmentalConservation #GreenCover #ClimateAction

Many know Nepal’s success story of community forestry. What they don’t know is Nepal also imports billions of rupees worth of timber. To maintain productivity (as well as to sequester more carbon), Nepal needs to balance between environmental and economic outcomes. My argument is "When a country fails to harvest its tangible forest products sustainably, it should focus on reaping the economic benefits of conservation. One such benefit comes from reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+)." Is Nepal ready to grasp the opportunity that provide much-needed climate finance to improve the livelihood of forest-dependent communities? Read this article that I write for The Kathmandu Post. #REDD+ #voluntarycarbonmarket #climatesolutions https://lnkd.in/eP-QqjuF

A comprehensive report on the "Status of Forests in Tamil Nadu (2023)" prepared by State Planning commission and Tamil Nadu State Land Use Research Board TNSLURB has been featured in The Hindu today! This report highlights the current state of forest cover in Tamil Nadu, the importance of forests for biodiversity and sustainable development, and the strategic initiatives being undertaken to enhance our green cover. A must-read for anyone interested in environmental conservation and sustainable development. Let’s continue working towards our goal of achieving 33% green cover by 2030. 🌱 Check out the article here: [The Hindu - State Planning Commission details focus areas for improving the forest cover in TamilNadu] https://lnkd.in/gMCqugmJ #SustainableDevelopment #Forestry #TamilNadu #EnvironmentalConservation #GreenCover #ClimateAction

Balancing Development and Conservation: Forest Land Diversion in Focus #forestry #environment #sustainability Forest land conversion is a complex issue. While development projects are essential, unregulated diversion can harm our precious ecosystems. Is there a #middleground? National regulations, like India's Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, play a vital role. These ensure forest land conversion for non-forestry purposes is strictly monitored and compensated for. Key #considerations: Minimizing diversion: Seeking alternative solutions that minimize the need for forest land. Compensatory afforestation: Planting new forests on degraded lands to offset the loss. Sustainable practices: Implementing techniques that minimize environmental impact during the conversion process. What can we do? Support organizations advocating for responsible forest management. Hold policymakers accountable for enforcing regulations. Promote sustainable practices in your industry. Let's ensure development happens in harmony with nature! #forestinvestment #conservationfinance #responsiblebusiness

Scaling conservation initiatives effectively is essential for protecting our planet. A new study reveals five critical lessons for successful scaling. Key insights include balancing effectiveness with scalability, understanding that effectiveness can depend on scale, and recognising that #conservation impacts can influence further actions. For instance, community-based forestry in Nepal shows how effective and scalable initiatives can thrive, while cacao agroforestry in Belize highlights the benefits of scaling with market support. The study, co-authored by CEP researchers, emphasises the need for more evidence and careful consideration to avoid negative practices. For those interested in advancing conservation, this research offers valuable reflections on improving strategies and achieving impactful outcomes.

This is the way to go..more practical sessions.

🔰 Forestry Policies in Europe and Africa 🟢 Asia Asia represents the cradle for about half of the forest biodiversity found in the tropics. Asia is also the most populous region in the world. As a consequence, its biodiversity is under great pressure from rapid conversion of forest land to other uses including agriculture. Uncontrolled logging too contributes to the eventual loss of biodiversity. Therefore, saving these forests poses a much greater challenge to mankind than that in any other biosphere on earth. The wealth of biodiversity, which has been the source of a high quality of life for a large population of rural people in the region, has not been accorded much economic value since most of it is consumed within a cashless economy. Instead, current forest usage practices are dominated by timber exploitation, accelerated by the strong demand in the international market for cheap tropical timber. This nullifies demands from the same consumer groups to conserve the rich biodiversity in the tropics. Neither have the profits from commercialization of some of the phytochemicals first sourced from tropical plants, preserved at a loss of opportunity, directly benefited the developing countries.   🟢 Europe The current state of European forests is a mixed picture of improvement and deterioration. Some indicators, such as structural indicators, biomass volume and productivity, suggest improving forest conditions. Yet others, such as defoliation, tree canopy mortality and deadwood, suggest critical conditions. The European Union )EU( set ambitious targets for forest restoration as part of its broader efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss. The EU forest strategy for 2030 and the proposed Nature Restoration Law aim to strengthen the biodiversity objectives (protection, restoration and resilience of Europe’s forests) and are crucial to achieving a sustainable and climate-neutral economy by 2050. Forest restoration is critical for addressing Europe’s many environmental and social challenges. By restoring degraded forest ecosystems and promoting sustainable forest management practices, such as reduced-impact logging and the promotion of certified sustainable forest products, Europe can help mitigate climate change, preserve biodiversity, and provide society with a range of essential ecosystem services. These services include carbon sequestration, water regulation and biodiversity conservation. #forestry #ecosystem #biodiversity

I believe there’s a great deal to learn from Mexico about sustainable forestry management. Unlike in any other place in the world, over half of Mexico’s forests are under community and Indigenous control. Because of this, these forests absorb more CO2 than those under government or private control. Deforestation rates are lower. Wildfire risks are also lower as these forests suffer less water shortages. Moreover, the sustainable management of the forests is creating well-paying rural jobs that are helping communities climb out of poverty. The bottom line, as this article concludes, is quite a powerful lesson: “When Indigenous and local communities control their forests, humans and the land benefit.” https://lnkd.in/eU3iu4tg