Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country in the month of October every year to protect animal life. Nagaland too joined in observing the event by organising various awareness programmes aimed at protesting the fauna.
WOKHA: Wildlife Division Dimapur, Wokha Forest Division, and Doyang Plantation Division, in collaboration with Eco-Warriors, commemorated the event with a program held at the Community Hall Forest Colony on October 5. The event, themed “Wildlife Conservation Through Co-existence,” was attended by Wildlife Warden of the Wildlife Division, Dimapur Tokaho Kinimi.
Addressing the gathering, Tokaho emphasized the vital importance of conservation, urging everyone to take practical steps toward preserving nature. He also highlighted the integral role wildlife in the ecosystem, calling for coexistence as a way to protect these perishable resources.
DFO Wokha, Suman WM Sivachar, gave a presentation for a better understanding for the environment as well as the factors behind the reasons to conserve.
The programme was chaired by, Planning & Livelihood Expert, Abeno Ovung, invocation by (Retd. ) office peon Mhonchumo Lotha and vote of thanks by Range Forest Officer Wokha Grace Kikon .
The programme also witnessed documentary screening, quiz by Eco warriors and prize distribution.
NSBB and KSCJ: The Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB), in partnership with Kohima Science College Jotsoma (Autonomous), celebrated the National Wildlife Week, 2024.
Speaking at the event, Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) and member secretary of the NSBB, Supongnukshi, delivered an insightful talk on “Forestry & Wildlife in Nagaland.” He addressed the challenges of wildlife conservation in the state, particularly the issue of man-animal conflict, and shared successful community participation examples, such as the Amur falcon protection initiative in Pangti village. Professor Moasangla, Vice Principal of KSCJ, encouraged the attendees to become stewards of conservation, advocating for peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
Earlier, the event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Ruokuovikho. A panel discussion followed, featuring CCF & Member Secretary, NSBB, Supongnukshi; Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Kohima Division, Dr. Sevono Seletsu, and Luiluile Lungalang, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, Kohima Science College. Chaired by Dr. Sevono Seletsu, the panel addressed various topics raised by participants.
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