Trees

Govt does not maintain data on number of trees felled during development projects

August 8, 2023 by Ground report

During a session of the Lok Sabha, the government highlighted the stringent guidelines under which proposals for the diversion of forest land are considered for various infrastructure projects. These projects include the construction of National Highways, State Highways, and airport runways. The focus remains on striking a balance between development and environmental conservation, with careful … Read more

Saving big trees can help fight climate change and protect wildlife

April 26, 2023 by Ground report

A study published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice shows that conserving the largest trees is a benefit in the face of climate change and, therefore, the environmental emergencies facing the world. The trees protected by the “21-inch” rule in the East Cascades Crest National Forest in Oregon and Washington (United States) are only 3% of the properties … Read more

Every hour five trees cut down in Delhi, Just think about other places

February 16, 2023 by Ground report

On average, five trees have been cut down every hour for the past three years in the national capital, Delhi, and the estimate does not include cases of illegal logging, data filed in an affidavit in the Delhi High Court revealed. Every hour five trees cut down in Delhi Petitioner Neeraj Sharma, a green activist, … Read more

Trees use water more efficiently due to climate change

November 27, 2022 by Ground report

An international investigation, in which the Center for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications of the Autonomous University of Barcelona (CREAF-UAB) has participated, has shown that trees and forests are “learning” to adapt to climate change and make more use of efficient water they receive. The study, published in the PNAS magazine, has revealed that forests … Read more