Forest guards in Himachal Pradesh can stop trekking the vast stretches of forests. The government is providing them with motorcycles to better protect the flora and fauna.
Around a quarter of the state’s area is covered by forests, which are home to one of the most varied vegetation and wildlife in northern India.
But in recent years, growing threats by well-equipped poachers and the forest mafia have necessitated the need to provide forest guards the means to meet the challenge. Read more
Those seeking summer employment can get a head start by attending one of four Lake County Forest Preserve job fairs during the month of January.
The free job fairs highlight temporary positions available at forest preserve facilities throughout Lake County.
The 2007 job fairs are offered on:
• Wednesday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
• Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Read more
Russia has a unique technology for monitoring the oil and gas output using remote probing satellites, Federal Space Agency director Anatoly Perminov said.
“We have such systems, and our science allows conducting work that helps the industry determine where and with what precision to drill; this is our know-how, and we are using it within the country,†he told a news conference on Tuesday.
Perminov said that Russia plans helping Kazakhstan in oil and gas exploration using the remote probing satellites. Read more
Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) want the authorities to gazette all sea mangrove areas in the country as forest reserves to stop their alarming decline.
They also called for the speedy formulation of laws relating to shorelines management and river valleys.
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM), Penang Consumers Association (CAP), Peninsular Inshore Read more
When high-scoring All-State guard Kevin Sims moved on to Tulane and all-star Andre Pitchford transferred to Provine, many predicted a rebuilding year for Forest Hill High School.
As the 26th annual Jackson Public Schools/Pepsi Holiday Tournament tips off this week, however, the youthful Rebels have emerged as a surprising Class 5A state championship contender. Read more
Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd. (“Rio Narcea” or “the Company”) (TSX:RNG)(AMEX:RNO) today announced that the Board of Directors approved a significant exploration program for its nickel properties in southern Spain and its gold concessions in Mauritania, West Africa.
The $8.1 million exploration program, to be completed during 2007, will comprise a total of 37,500m of drilling, including 18,000m of exploration drilling and 4,000m of infill drilling in and around the Tasiast gold mine in Mauritania, 10,500m of exploration drilling around the Aguablanca nickel mine in Spain, and 5,000m on identified nickel anomalies within the Ossa Morena region. Read more