World Environment Day was observed at Benreu village under Peren district, a program for which was jointly organized by the Peren Forest division, Foundation for Ecological Security of Guwahati and the Community Conservation Area Committee of Benreu village. During the event, C Villalhuolie, the forest officer of Peren talked about the significance of the day and emphasized on the obligations that everyone was vested with “for helping attain a healthy environment.” He encouraged the younger generations to live up to the expectations and demands of the day, “not only in academics but also in having concern for the environment.”
Another speaker at the event, Alakesh Baruah, emphasized on the various aspects of community conservation efforts especially in Nagaland. He spoke about the importance of having ‘good knowledge of the benefits and economics of conservation, need-based assessment and utilization of resources and the need for continuity.’
Published at Eastern Mirror on June 7, 2016
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