forest conservation

Sundarbans conservation needs community role: Minister Mintoo

Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo urged community-led conservation in the Sundarbans, highlighting climate threats, biodiversity loss and the need...

Minister seeks UNESCO support to boost climate and forest efforts in Bangladesh

Environment Adviser Abdul Awal Mintoo urged UNESCO to expand support for climate adaptation, forest conservation and pollution control during...

Bangladesh to expand coastal afforestation, reclaim encroached forests

Bangladesh plans large-scale coastal afforestation and action to recover encroached forest land, aiming to boost forest cover, strengthen conservation...

Tree planting rises, but Kenya still losing its natural forests

Kenya’s ambitious tree plantin drive is boosting cover, but experts warn natural forests continue to decline, exposing gaps in...

Forest Dept reclaims 6 acres of protected land in Cox’s Bazar

Forest officials reclaimed six acres of protected land in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, demolished illegal structures, and closed an unlawful...

Tiger mounds were built to protect the Sundarbans wildlife

Seven elevated tiger mounds with freshwater ponds have been built in the Sundarbans to shelter tigers and wildlife from...

Bangladesh enacts law to protect trees, sets heavy fines

Bangladesh has enacted a strict tree conservation ordinance, requiring permits, banning damage and setting heavy fines to protect forests...

Bangladesh enacts forest ordinance, heavy fines ahead

Bangladesh has enacted a new forest and tree conservation ordinance, imposing heavy fines for illegal felling, mandatory reforestation and...

Bangladesh curbs forest land leases, tightens tree felling

Bangladesh has approved a new forest and tree conservation ordinance that curbs forest land leases, centralizes control with the...