Maharashtra Forest department
6,000 Olive Ridley hatchlings reach Ratnagiri waters
Officials stated that this year, the shore saw a higher number of hatchlings of the endangered sea turtle as compared to 2018.
Just 100 saplings planted during Vanmahotsav
Mumbai suburban area has witnessed plantation of 1,55,744 trees and Thane district has planted 8,99,404 saplings.
Maharashtra leads in forest management
State has the highest potential CFR area of 48,20,028 hectares recorded till 2016.
Tipeshwar’s tigers: Doomed by success
The Maharashtra forest department has done a great job of conservation and protecting this forest.
Helpline for wetlands to be launched soon
In 2013, the Bombay high court had banned any kind of construction or reclamation of wetlands across the state.
Forest department to study vultures via camera traps
These camera traps will come up in Raigad and around Mumbai.
New project for sparrows’ posterity
Pilot study for the project has been concluded.
24x7 wildlife helpline sees 200 calls daily
Forest officials aim to make the service more user-friendly with the help of regular video conferencing.
‘Green Army’ eyes one crore people to boost environment
The initiative was begun on January 6, and its website greenarmy.mahaforest.gov.in was launched on January 14.
Maharashtra Forest Department: Soon, reporting animal cruelty to be a call away
In a first in India, Maharashtra forest department has set up a 24/7 helpline to respond to emergencies related to wild animals.