Wildlife Week 2017: ‘Securing the future, start Young’

Kohima, October 5 (MExN): Kohima Forest Division in collaboration with Silviculture Division organized a student special Wildlife Week on October 4 under the theme ‘Securing the future, start Young’ at the Forest Office Complex Conference Hall, Kohima.  

Rongsenlemla Imchen, DFO Kohima moderated the programme which was attended by Forest Officials and student from three schools namely Minister Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School (MHBHSS), Fernwood Higher Secondary School and Stella Higher Secondary School.  

Meyipokyim Aier, APCCF (Territorial) shared his experience with the students while Dr Kenei Miachieo, CF (STC) interacted with the student and encouraging them to work towards Wildlife Conservation.  

A power point presentation on wildlife found in Nagaland was presented by Khelen Singh WPO and Megdeline, Biologist sensitized the students on conservation efforts undertaken at the Tragopan Breeding Centre Kohima.   Essay competition on the topic “Role of students in Conservation and protection of Wildlife and Forests” was conducted where students of the three schools participated.  

The winner of the essay competition were, 1st prize – Thejavineo Class IX ( C ) of MHBHSS, 2nd prize – Telewe-u Class X (A) MHBHSS, 3rd prize Kelengunuo Class IX (A) Fernwood School. Lhinghoikim Touthang, DCF Silviculture Division conducted the quiz competition as well as proposed the vote of thanks.