Members of the Seyochung Village Mithun (Gayal) Committee and the Seyochung Village Students' Union hold a meeting to discuss sustainable fencing practices for mithun grazing areas.
DIMAPUR, JULY 27 (MExN): The President of the Seyochung Village Students’ Union (SVSU), Longtili C Sangtam, has called on the Seyochung Village Mithun (Gayal) Committee to adopt sustainable fencing methods for mithun grazing areas, advocating for the use of “living fences” as an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional wooden fencing.
“Today, I had the privilege of engaging in a meaningful discussion with the Seyochung Village Mithun (Gayal) Committee—a community deeply rooted in tradition and guardianship of our indigenous livestock,” Sangtam stated in a press release.
Addressing the environmental impact of current fencing practices, the SVSU president said, “As we deliberated on the practices surrounding mithun grazing areas, I humbly urged the Committee to consider adopting more sustainable methods in fencing.”
“Instead of cutting down trees to construct wooden fences, let us embrace the practice of growing living fences—planting trees and shrubs that will not only serve as natural boundaries but also restore greenery, prevent soil erosion, and preserve our precious forest cover,” he said.
Highlighting the broader implications of such actions in the context of climate change, Sangtam noted, “In times when climate change and environmental degradation threaten our rural way of life, such small shifts in practice can become powerful acts of conservation.”
He further added, “By choosing to grow rather than cut, we honour both our land and our legacy. May our collective efforts reflect our love for nature and our responsibility to future generations.”
