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Early Times Report
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 19 – The Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmed has called upon Wildlife Department to take concrete steps to contain increasing man–animal conflicts.
The Minister was addressing officials of Wildlife, Forest and Forest Protection Force at the inaugural function of two-week refresher course for the frontline staff of the three departments.
The refresher course, organized by State Wildlife Department, in collaboration with Ministry of Environment & Forests, Directorate of Forest Education, Dehradun, envisages capacity building of the field staff of the Forest and Wildlife Department for effective wildlife management and forest conservation.
Principal Chief Conservator Forests, Mr. Irshad Ahmed Khan, Chief Warden, Wild Life, Mr. A. K. Shrivastav and senior officers of the Forest and allied departments were present on the occasion.
Describing the problem of man-animal conflict as a major challenge faced by the department, he said there was a greater need to take extra caution for maintaining the perfect balance.
Expressing concern over the increasing biotic pressure on natural resources in the State, Minister warned that the shrinking of the State’s rich biodiversity would have direct affect on the life of the people. He said the forests and landscapes not only regulate the climate of the region but these are also main attractions for the tourists visiting the State.
Mian Altaf assured that the State Government will make all out efforts to strengthen the department through additional manpower, equipment, mobility, communication facilities, veterinary care and compensation package for effective control of wildlife crimes and handling of human-wild animal conflict situations.
He stressed for holding similar refresher courses in future as well to keep the staff updated with the latest skills involved in resource management and conservation.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khan called upon the staff to take keen interest in the course and make its best use while in the field.
Earlier, Mr. Srivastava, in his welcome address , gave a brief account of various ongoing activities and special conservation projects taken up in hand by the department for conservation of endangered species like hangul, snow leopard and Markhor.
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