Have already begun eradicating Seemai Karuvelam, Forest dept. tells HC
2 years, 8 months ago

Have already begun eradicating Seemai Karuvelam, Forest dept. tells HC

The Hindu  

The Forest Department on Monday told the Madras High Court that it has already begun removing Seemai Karuvelam trees, an exotic and invasive species considered harmful to the fertility of the land, from Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Coimbatore, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Erode, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris and Dharmapuri district utilising the available funds. Appearing before a Full Bench of Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari and Justices N. Sathish Kumar and D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, Additional Advocate General J. Ravindran said, the Forest Department had sought ₹5.35 crore for a pilot project to remove the exotic and invasive species from 700 hectares of forest land. However, in the meantime, the Forest Department had begun removing the invasive species from around 200 hectares using the funds available at the local level. In the 12 districts, the government would ensure sustainable utilisation-based management and restricted removal of the species in areas wherein the prevailing site conditions makes the land inhospitable/hostile for regular agricultural activities.

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Eradication of exotic and invasive species from Western Ghats | Madras High Court judges hold meeting with T.N. officials
6 months, 1 week ago

Eradication of exotic and invasive species from Western Ghats | Madras High Court judges hold meeting with T.N. officials

The Hindu  

After successfully reducing tourist footfall to Udhagamandalam and Kodaikanal through the introduction of the e-pass system during the summer season, the Madras High Court has now embarked on its next exercise of giving an impetus to the eradication of exotic and invasive species such as Lantana camara and Senna spectabilis to restore the shola forests in the Western Ghats. Justices …

Invasive species removed from over 356 hectares in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
11 months, 1 week ago

Invasive species removed from over 356 hectares in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

The Hindu  

The Forest Department has cleared 356.50 hectares of invasive growth that posed a threat to biodiversity conservation in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. Senna spectabilis is found widely along the Dhimbam – Hasanur – Karapallam check post stretch of the STR, and the Hasanur Forest Division earmarked the area for removing the trees. The process began in January 2023 and workers, with …

Saplings of native trees replace invasive species in Anamalai Tiger Reserve’s core areas
11 months, 1 week ago

Saplings of native trees replace invasive species in Anamalai Tiger Reserve’s core areas

The Hindu  

The Forest Department has taken up mass removal of invasive species in the Ulandy range in the core area of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve where saplings of native trees are being raised. ATR authorities said saplings of native trees had been planted after clearing invasive plants on 90 hectares of forest lands in the Ulandy range alone in the current …

Notify a scheme to solicit CSR funds for eradicating invasive species in forests, HC directs TN Govt.
1 year, 8 months ago

Notify a scheme to solicit CSR funds for eradicating invasive species in forests, HC directs TN Govt.

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to notify a scheme inviting corporates to contribute funds for eradicating the exotic and invasive species from forests and hill stations. The orders were passed after advocate Rahul Balaji told the court that funds under Corporate Social Responsibility could be tapped into for eradicating the invasive species only if …

Show Seriousness In Removal Of Invasive Plant Species Else Forests Will Be Gone: Madras High Court Tells State
2 years, 3 months ago

Show Seriousness In Removal Of Invasive Plant Species Else Forests Will Be Gone: Madras High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday observed that the state government should show seriousness in removing invasive plant species from forests. The state had informed the court that the files regarding removal of invasive species were under consideration and had been sent to the Finance department for concurrence. We have also indicated in earlier orders that for removal of lantena …

Engage Tribals & Local Residents Under MGNREGA To Remove Invasive Species In Western Ghats: Madras High Court Directs Centre, State
2 years, 7 months ago

Engage Tribals & Local Residents Under MGNREGA To Remove Invasive Species In Western Ghats: Madras High Court Directs Centre, State

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Union Government and the Tamil Nadu State Government to use the funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the removal of invasive species by engaging the Tribal and local community people who are living co-existence with the wild life and living in and around the Forests, Sanctuaries, and …

Full Bench Of Madras High Court Directs State To Find Out Best Practices For Removal Of Seemai Karuvelam Trees
2 years, 10 months ago

Full Bench Of Madras High Court Directs State To Find Out Best Practices For Removal Of Seemai Karuvelam Trees

Live Law  

In a batch of writ petitions seeking the eradication of invasive plant species 'Seemai Karuvelam' across Tamil Nadu, a full bench of Madras High Court has requested the government officials to do what is best for the people of Tamil Nadu, irrespective of what the industrial lobby wants.The full bench of Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari, Justice N. Sathish Kumar. …

Full Bench Of Madras High Court Directs State To Immediately Frame Action Plan For Removal Of Invasive 'Seemai Karuvelam' Trees
2 years, 10 months ago

Full Bench Of Madras High Court Directs State To Immediately Frame Action Plan For Removal Of Invasive 'Seemai Karuvelam' Trees

Live Law  

In a batch of writ petitions seeking the eradication of invasive plant species 'Seemai Karuvelam' across Tamil Nadu, a full bench of the Madras High Court has directed the state government to frame a policy/ action plan for its removal immediately. The AAG also submitted that they are yet to receive the satellite data of the Seemai Karuvelam trees across …

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