mangroves are thick and strong; the channel between them so narrow that the oar has become redundant. With no place to dip it in the water, I use it as a prop to push against the sturdy mangrove roots and propel the kayak forward.Between that and using my hands, I somehow manage to navigate the tapering strip of water that only seems to get narrower as we go further into the mangrove thicket.We’re...
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mangroves are thick and strong; the channel between them so narrow that the oar has become redundant. With no place to dip it in the water, I use it as a prop to push against the sturdy mangrove roots and propel the kayak forward. Between that and using my hands, I somehow manage to navigate the tapering strip of water that only seems to get narrower as we go further into the mangrove thicket.We’re...
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winter migratory birds have started arriving at the Bhitarkanika National Park for breeding and nesting.Divisional Forest Officer of Rajnagar Mangrove Forest (wildlife ) Division Prasanna Kumar Behera said with the onset of winter, Bhitarkanika National Park had slowly started wearing a colourful look with the cacophony of the avian guests.Shore bird species like sand piper,plover, ducks,goose,heron,...
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many as seven new species of mangrove have been found in Gujarat. While all these species are new to the state, some of them are rare even in India. In all there are 10 species of mangrove now known to Gujarat.According to state forest and environment department officials, these include - Avicennia marina, Avicennia officinalis, Ceriops tagal, Bruguiera cylindrical, Ceriops decandra, Excoaecaria agallocha,...
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Tulsi Devi, an adivasi from Uttar Pradesh, is neither an expert on climate change nor has the know-how of dealing with its consequence. All she knows is that if the government hands over the forest land to her and her community, they would take care of its eco-system like their own children.Tulsi Devi is perturbed that as more and more forest land is being given to “companies”, there would be little...
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authorities have woken up to the dangers of climate change and global warming. Efforts are being made to find ways to mitigate their effects. But a lot more has to be done, and fast. The next five years are going to be crucial, experts say. The new forest minister of the state will have to get cracking right from the word go as his tenure is going to be full of challenges.The rising sea level is threatening...
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KOLKATA:Even as the threat of climate change looms large over the Sunderbans, choppingof trees continues at the mangrove forest. More than 2,000 mangroves werechopped by locals at a riverine island near Nafargunj village in Basanti,allegedly at the behest of party leaders earlier this month. The cleared landwas apparently being distributed among local farmers, alleged residents of thevillage who have...
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‘Mangroves and Kochi’s development’, Inauguration by writer Sara Joseph, 9.30 a.m.Second edition of Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show - KGJS 2009, Le Meridien, Maradu, 10 a.m.Launching of software application ACES, Central Revenue Building, IS Press Road, 3 p.m.Function to commemorate Mohammed Abdurahiman Sahib, reception to Vayalar award recipient M Thomas Mathew, 5.30 p.m.Second All Kerala professional...
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Chicalim Villagers ActionCommittee (CVAC) has filed a writ petition in the high court of Bombay at Goaquestioning the clearance granted for constructing a shipyard training instituteat Chicalim village allegedly in violation of CRZ notifications.Thepetition came up for hearing on Monday before a division bench of Justice V KTahilramani and Justice N A Britto. CVAC has filed the petition along with...
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A few days back, while researching this column I wanted to pick up some roselle leaves for our photographer to shoot. I stopped off at Grant Road station because right nearby is Bhaji Gully, one of the best vegetable markets in the city. The produce here is always good quality and varied. It’s one place that sells ‘English’ veggies like broccoli as well as the more odd-ball desi ones like purple yam...
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