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Former White River National Forest supervisor warns of deliberate dismantling of U.S. public lands system
Scott Fitzwilliams spent more than thirty years with the U.S. Forest Service, the last sixteen of which were as the Forest Supervisor for the White River National Forest in Western Colorado.
He took early retirement last year, shortly after the Trump … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Ghana repeals legislation that opened forest reserves to mining
The Ghanaian government repealed Legislative Instrument 2462, which had empowered the president to allow mining in forest reserves previously closed to the extractive activity, including globally significant biodiversity areas.
An act of Parliament enacted … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | An Epic Promise; How Heavenly gives back to the community, environment
For many visitors to Heavenly Mountain Resort, they only experience the fun aspect of the mountain, whether that’s the intense powder days in the winter or a beautiful gondola ride in the summer. And while Heavenly does strive to continue to bring fun and … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Wildfires are polluting our environment more than we thought: Find out how
We always assume that industrial waste or harsh chemicals are polluting our environment but situation here is quite different then what we perceive.
As scientists informed that other factors can also contribute to poor air quality or unhealthy pollution in … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Ogun tree planting drive forces kidnappers, militants out of forest reserves – Commissioner
The Ogun State governor Dapo Abiodun
The Ogun State Government has said that ongoing tree-planting activities in forest reserves across the state have made the forests inhospitable to kidnappers, militant groups and land grabbers.
Commissioner for Forestry … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Forest Act changes not for private exploitation: Ministry sources
Environment Ministry sources clarified that 2023 Forest Act amendments do not allow private exploitation of existing forests. The changes aim to encourage private investment in greening degraded land, not to privatise forest management.
The amendments made … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Amendments to Forest Conservation Act guidelines don't open doors for privatisation of forest management: Officials
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| Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K.
Environment Ministry officials on Thursday (January 8, 2026) clarified that the amendments made to guidelines under the Forest Conservation Law will not "open up" … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | Environment Authority highlights 10th Five-Year Plan’s achievements
Muscat--- The Environment Authority today held a media conference to present the environmental yield of the most consequential projects, initiatives, and performance indicators for the Sultanate of Oman.
The review detailed the accomplishments secured … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | India News | FCA Amendments Safeguard Standing Forests, No Opening for Private Exploitation: Environment Ministry
New Delhi [India] January 8 (ANI): The amendments made to the Forest (Conservation) Act in 2023 do not open up existing forests for private exploitation, sources at the environment ministry said, clarifying that the changes are aimed solely at encouraging … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
| | | FCA amendments safeguard standing forests, no opening for private exploitation: Environment Ministry
The amendments made to the Forest (Conservation) Act in 2023 do not open up existing forests for private exploitation, sources at the environment ministry said, clarifying that the changes are aimed solely at encouraging greening of degraded forest land … Thursday, January 8, 2026 4:25 pm EST
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