More than 10 properties fined for illegal deforestation of 227 hectares in Paraíba
Over 10 properties have been penalized for illegally clearing 227 hectares of land in Paraíba, Brazil.
Koala habitat logged by farmers unaware of new environment laws
Farmers in Australia have logged koala habitats without awareness of new environmental laws requiring approval for land clearing.
Kenya: in the heart of Nairobi, the Karura Forest is once again threatened
The Karura Forest in Nairobi, Kenya, is facing threats from government land clearing for a youth service project, raising concerns among conservationists and local communities.
Land clearing starts as Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia reaches milestone
The Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia has commenced land clearing as part of its development plans for a refuge for captive whales.
NT environmentalists ‘gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna
Environmentalists are shocked by the Australian government's approval for bulldozing 2,723 hectares of tropical savanna in the Northern Territory without necessary environmental assessments.
Elderly man seriously injured after falling on a rebar while clearing land in Bahia
A 73-year-old man was seriously injured after falling onto a piece of rebar while clearing land in Conceição do Coité, Bahia.
US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests
Alcoa has been fined $55 million by Australia's environment minister for illegal land clearing in Western Australia’s jarrah forests.
Telstra investigated for environmental breaches in SA national park
Telstra is under investigation for allegedly conducting unauthorized land clearing and potentially spreading a noxious weed in a South Australian national park.
Mission to save WA's iconic grass trees from residential land clearing
Margaret River Trees is working to rescue and relocate ancient grass trees in Western Australia's South West, facing threats from residential development.
Cleaning of plots: The process starts on April 1 – What the ‘Active Battle’ bill entails
A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes to land clearing regulations, aimed at improving fire safety measures ahead of the fire season.
Police forensics swarm Emley woodland as 999 caller makes chilling discovery
Police forensics teams are investigating a wooded area in Emley, Huddersfield, following the discovery of bones by a worker clearing the land.