Say no to VIP hunting parties: CYF

Our Correspondent
Kohima | May 29  

Intensifying its bio-diversity conservation effort within the Chakhesang jurisdiction of Phek district, the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF) has undertaken 2nd phase area wise co-ordination meeting cum awareness campaign in different parts of the district. The 2nd phase campaign covered Pfutsero town, Chokriba, Chozuba town, Khuza town and Phek town. CYF found one hunting rules violator and a pork supply defaulter. The CYF expressed dismay on complaints from several federating units that some intellectuals/bureaucrats and VIPs were indulging in hunting parties in the restricted and reserved areas, thereby hampering the conservation effort. It requested those group (s) involved to discontinue such practice to help enhance the conservation effort.  

The CYF asked all the federating units to ensure every youth in their respective areas to plant a tree each on or before June 5 to commemorate World Environment Day. It asked the concerned authority not to issue arms permit to anyone for the purpose of shooting any wild animal without consultation with concerned youth as per Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) resolution, adding that if necessary, proper consultation may be initiated. The CYF also appealed neighboring villages to control their cattle from destroying forest resources and urged against extraction of medicinal plants from Chakhesang jurisdiction.