Today's Top Environment News Alertenvironmentindia (46)in India Speaks • 5 months ago ◆ As many as 500 incidents of bird hits involving aircraft have been reported in various states in the first ten months of this year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued regulations and guidelines for the management of potential wildlife hazards at licensed airports. ◆ Avni or T1, the elusive “maneater” of Pandharkawda shot dead in 2018 is the inspiration behind Shonet Anthony Barretto’s ‘Avni Ki Kismat’. The Hindi movie, screened on Friday, is in competition on the Indian language’s films segment of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). ◆ The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration Monday directed the forest department to ensure maximum plantation along the banks of the Hindon and Yamuna rivers that pass through the district. ◆ To safeguard wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas in Goa, the Forest Department is set to acquire 8 to 10 drones equipped with cutting-edge technology for real-time monitoring. This initiative aims to tackle wildfires, forest violations, and enhance overall surveillance in the region. ◆ A parliamentary panel on Monday asked the government to come up with regulations on land use in the Himalayan states within a fixed time frame in the wake of landslides and glacial lake outburst floods. ◆ The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the 'Indian Forest & Wood Certification' Scheme, which offers voluntary third-party certification designed to promote sustainable forest management and agroforestry in the country. 🌱🌏🌱