Dimapur, May 20 (MExN): An awareness programme on conservation and protection of forest and wildlife was organised by Wildlife Division, Dimapur at Mpai village, Peren district on May 18. It programme attended by GBs, Village Council members and members of Community Reserve Committee, began with invocation by Songlu, Church Secretary, Mpai Village Baptist Church.
A press release issued by the Wildlife Division, Dimapur stated that Tokaho H Kinimi, IFS, Wildlife Warden, Wildlife Division, Dimapur in his speech lauded the efforts of the village community in declaring their forest land as Community Reserve for protection and preservation of forests and wildlife.
He highlighted how our planet has lost many species of wildlife and that in next 50 years, many species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals face the risk of extinction due to habitat loss, illegal trade in wildlife, overexploitation of natural resources and Climate Change. He appealed to the participants for cooperation and coordination with the department for protection, preservation and management of forests and wildlife.
A short speech was delivered by Chairman, Mpai village council who thanked the department and the government for recognition of the Community Reserve Forest. He said that the villagers have been protecting and preserving their forests and wildlife over the last 10-15 years and assured the department of fullest support, cooperation towards protection, preservation and conservation of forests and wildlife in their jurisdiction.
A short documentary on Wildlife Conservation, “Nagaland is changing but….” was shown to the participants. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Isaac Zeliang, Fr-I, WCCB, Wildlife Division, Dimapur. Altogether around 50 plus participants participated in the programme.
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