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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NCF Raises the Alarm Over Deforestation, Says Nigeria Lost 90 Percent of Forest Cover in 30 Years

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has warned that Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forest cover in the past 30 years due to deforestation driven by illegal logging, agriculture, and urbanization.

Mar 23 • 05:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Three rare bison died in a train accident in Poland

Three wild European bison tragically died after being hit by a train in the UNESCO-listed Białowieża Forest in eastern Poland.

Mar 22 • 11:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Silent extinction of prey may lead to the disappearance of the jaguar from the Atlantic Forest, study points out

A Brazilian study reveals that the diminishing availability of prey is linked to the declining population of jaguars in the Atlantic Forest, warning about their potential extinction in the region.

Mar 22 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: 9 black vultures dead in Dadia - 'The biggest crime of poisoned baits in recent years'

Nine black vultures have died in Dadia forest, Evros, due to suspected poisoning, marking a significant environmental crime.

Mar 21 • 19:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria lost 90% of forest cover in 30 years, NCF warns

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation has raised alarm over the country's significant loss of forest cover, urging immediate action to combat deforestation as Nigeria has lost nearly 90% of its forests over the past 30 years.

Mar 21 • 14:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campo Grande gains COP15 Forest with planting of 250 seedlings

Campo Grande will establish a new green space, the 'Bosque da COP15', with the planting of 250 tree seedlings as a legacy of an international conservation conference.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil Nut Harvest in the State Forest of Paru Boosts Income and Conservation in Lower Amazon

The Brazil nut harvest in the State Forest of Paru has begun, emphasizing the balance between income generation and environmental conservation in the region.

Mar 18 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Killing of Wild Cat... Rare 'Caracal' Burnt After Being Hunted in Jaisalmer

A rare caracal was hunted down and burnt in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, in a case that has drawn significant attention from the forest department and local authorities.

Mar 17 • 07:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hunger: the silent threat that could extinguish the jaguar in the Atlantic Forest

A recent study highlights that the decline of prey availability in the Atlantic Forest poses a significant threat to the survival of the jaguar.

Mar 16 • 17:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A rare guest wanders the Šimonys forest – the brown bear

A brown bear has been spotted in the Šimonys forest in Lithuania, observed by local hunters and shared as part of ongoing wildlife monitoring efforts.

Mar 16 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exhibition 'World of Wild Animals' Opens in Nova Friburgo Shopping Mall

An exhibition showcasing the wildlife of the Atlantic Forest opened in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, featuring over 40 taxidermied animals, and will be available to the public until April 3.

Mar 12 • 14:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Nature reserves are needed, for example, for the three-toed woodpecker

A call for the preservation of older forests to protect the three-toed woodpecker and other specialized species due to declining suitable habitats.

Mar 10 • 14:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Governor Durazo promotes the growth of La Sauceda with a collaboration agreement with Chapultepec Forest

Governor Alfonso Durazo of Sonora announced a collaboration agreement with Mexico City’s Chapultepec Forest to enhance the development and conservation of La Sauceda urban forest.

Mar 10 • 01:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Reasons for Abandoning the Forestry Development Plan – The Decline in Logging Volume Cannot Be Hidden

The Estonian Climate Ministry's decision to abandon the forestry development plan is influenced by concerns over excessive logging, highlighted during a concert-action event advocating for forest conservation.

Mar 9 • 16:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Re:Check investigates: Will there really be a fee for walking in the forest or mushroom picking in Latvia

Social media misinformation has sparked outrage over a proposed fee for nature activities in Latvia, primarily for regulated events in protected areas, countering exaggerated claims about general fees for forest activities.

Mar 9 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacutinga, extinct in the Atlantic Forest of ES, RJ, and BA, may return to nature with conservation project

A conservation project is underway to reintroduce the jacutinga bird to areas in Brazil where it has been extinct for decades.

Mar 7 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministry of Environment declares Cerro Azul as Protective Forest and Vegetation

Ecuador's Ministry of Environment officially designated Cerro Azul as a Protective Forest and Vegetation to conserve its tropical dry forest ecosystem.

Mar 6 • 20:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: The reasons why Finnish forest disputes cannot be resolved

Finnish forest management disputes arise from divergent views between Metsähallitus and environmental organizations regarding the classification of certain forests.

Mar 6 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In a forest in Kainuu, the reasons for the current logging disputes in Finland are revealed

A Finnish government agency plans to log several areas, despite opposition from environmental groups, highlighting the ongoing debate over forest management.

Mar 6 • 05:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Two wolves are roaming the forest near Moravian Karst. Approaching Brno

Reports indicate that two wolves have been spotted roaming near the Moravian Karst area, approaching the city of Brno.

Mar 5 • 14:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazon Flies: Essential Insects for the Forest May Disappear Before Being Described by Science

A new study highlights the lack of scientific knowledge regarding sarcosaprophagous flies in the Amazon, emphasizing their vital role in ecosystems and the urgent need for research in remote areas.

Mar 5 • 08:03 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Animals are like forest spirits." The nature conservation motif in Māris M. Gailis's exhibition "Dolls and Pictures"

The article discusses the art exhibition of Māris M. Gailis, showcasing a collection of dolls inspired by Latvia's forest animals in human forms to emphasize the importance of nature conservation.

Mar 5 • 06:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

After more than three decades extinct in the wild, rare Hawaiian snails are returning to the forest in a historic reintroduction that crowns half a century of scientific research and environmental conservation

Rare Hawaiian snails, considered extinct for over three decades, have been successfully reintroduced into their natural habitat in Hawaii after extensive conservation efforts.

Mar 3 • 00:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Metso Forest Conservation is Expected to Continue, but Funds are Insufficient for Goals – Nearly 300 Applications Pending in the Ostrobothnia Regions

Finland's Metso forest conservation program will continue until 2040, yet funding shortages threaten to meet conservation targets, with nearly 300 applications pending in several regions.

Feb 27 • 04:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The rare owl that was missing for 113 years has now been spotted in Kuno, active during the day

The rare 'Forest Owlet', considered one of the world's rarest hunting birds, has been sighted in Kuno National Park, marking a significant ecological improvement in the region.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Brazil: How I Tried to Become a Forest Person

The article narrates an adventurous journey into the Amazon rainforest led by a local guide who embodies a deep connection to the jungle despite the language barrier.

Feb 25 • 16:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Compliance with Legal Provisions is Not Enough - Saving Forest Tits Requires Voluntary Actions from Forest Owners

The situation of forest tits in Finland is critical, with significant population declines, and current forestry practices are insufficient for their conservation without additional voluntary efforts from forest owners.

Feb 25 • 13:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

High-tech for MP Forest Department, now the path of vultures will be known via satellite

The Madhya Pradesh government has released five endangered vultures back into the wild, equipped with GPS tags for tracking their movements through satellite technology.

Feb 24 • 07:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle reported on a forest that could not be protected due to a lack of state funds – then a new buyer was found for the forest

A forestry area in Finland, previously unable to secure state protection due to funding issues, has found a new buyer for its conservation.

Feb 17 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The number of spruce bark beetles is decreasing in Southern Estonia

The spread of spruce bark beetles in Southern Estonia has significantly decreased, leading the State Forest Management Centre to forego felling bait trees this year.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Forest Protectors: The Lack of Nesting Peace Leaves Bird Protection Incomplete

A nature conservation group in Estonia has highlighted the insufficient protection for birds during nesting season due to the government's failure to establish nationwide nesting peace regulations.

Feb 15 • 12:50 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Forest Cameras Reveal Mediterranean Treasures: Rare Footage of Wildlife in Antalya

Environmental monitoring cameras have captured rare footage of wildlife in Antalya, Turkey, showcasing the region's rich biodiversity.

Feb 15 • 09:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Resident creates project and catches jaguars, hawk hunting snake, and the 'secret life' of the forest in MG

A resident in Além Paraíba, MG, has initiated a wildlife monitoring project that highlights the hidden biodiversity in the region through photographic traps.

Feb 10 • 14:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Biodiversity in Bavaria: Lynx Population in the Bohemian Forest Grows

The lynx population in the Bavarian Forest and Šumava National Parks has reached record levels, indicating a healthy and stable existence for the species in these areas.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In the midst of the forest and under rain, biologist has rare encounter with the largest eagle on the planet in Pantanal

A biologist captured rare footage of the harpy eagle, the largest raptor in the Americas, during a monitoring expedition in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Feb 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Protected Natural Space, in this Cork Oak Forest Over One Third of the Cork in the Entire Peninsula is Produced

The Los Alcornocales Natural Park, located in the westernmost part of the Betic Mountains, is the largest conserved cork oak forest in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most significant in the world, producing one third of the peninsula's cork.

Jan 5 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Alipurduar Cheetah: The Cheetah Taking Shelter in a Jackfruit Tree Captured with Tranquilizer Shots, Panic in Alipurduar Eases

A cheetah that sought refuge in a jackfruit tree was successfully captured by forest officials using tranquilizer shots, providing relief to the Alipurduar area.

Jan 2 • 15:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From the Imperial Eagle to the Robin, the Birds Doing Well: "It’s Not Magic, They’ve Thrived Thanks to Conservation Efforts"

The article discusses how certain bird species, such as the Imperial Eagle and the Robin, have benefited from conservation actions amidst increasing forest areas, although the threat of wildfires looms.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

They saw the tree, lost the... forest in Omalos

The article discusses how the focus on individual trees has led to overlooking broader environmental issues in the Omalos area.

Dec 27 • 14:10 UTC

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