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Integrated Land & Eco System Management to be implemented in the state
The Integrated Land and Eco System Management to Combat Land Degradation and Deforestation is being launched in Madhya Pradesh from August 10. On this occasion, a workshop will be organised at the Academy of Administration, Bhopal. Forest Minister Shri Sartaj Singh will be the chief guest at the workshop, which will begin at 9.30 am.
10/08/2010
Central Chronicle (Bhopal)
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Grassroots biodiversity conservators of Arunachal Pradesh: national recognition and reward
The issue of recognizing and acknowledging the value of traditional know-
Jul 2010
Current Science
99
2
162
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Medicinal herbs looted from C’magalur hills?
Environmental organisations have said that medicinal herbs are being openly looted from Mullaiahnagiri, Bababudangiri, Kemmangundi and Chandrdrona hill range.
A press release from environmental activist G Veeresh said that the plants from these hill have been in great demand from time immemorial and hence district administration and forest department should take steps to conserve the same.
02/07/2010
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
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India foils Chinese bid to patent pudina
New Delhi: India has foiled a major Chinese bio-piracy bid to patent the use of medicinal plants ‘pudina’ (mint) and ‘kalamegha’ (andrographis) for the treatment of H5N1 avian influenza or bird flu.
24/06/2010
Times Of India (New Delhi)
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Status of Himalayan yews in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh
Taxus, commonly known as yews, is a primary source of taxol used in the treatment of ovarian and breast cancers. It is found in the world’s temperate forests and in Asia it occurs from Afghanistan through Himalayas to the Philippines. Owing to over exploitation, this species is disappearing rapidly.
Jun 2010
Current Science
98
11
1434-1437
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DG Vaishnav to help colleges go green
IN a bid to revive ancient medicinal and healing techniques and to create a healthy environment, DG Vaishnav College has launched a ‘arbhori’ horticultural project called ‘Harivnam’, which means ‘project green’, on its campus in the city. It plans to help other colleges replicate the project on their campuses.
04/06/2010
New Indian Express (Chennai)
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Food giant Nestlé accused of biopiracy
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company, is facing allegations of biopiracy after it applied for patents involving two plants found in South Africa without having negotiated permission to use them with the South African government.
Jun 2010
Bridges Weekly Trade News Digest
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Forest medicinal plant cultivation awards on cards
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh State Minor Forest Produce Federation has invited entries for Forest Medicinal Plant Cultivation Awards for the years 2009 and 2010 till May 22. This award was established in the year 2003.
02/06/2010
Central Chronicle (Bhopal)
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Legislative regulation of traditional medicinal knowledge in Eritrea vis-à-vis Eritrea's commitments under the Convention
On 21 March 1996, Eritrea acceded to the Convention on Biological Diversity which, among others, obliges states to sustainably conserve and develop customary uses of biological resources. Among the many forms of traditional practices of biological resources is traditional medicinal knowledge.
Jun 2010
Law Environment And Development Journal
6
2
1-37
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