Kamjong Forest Division concludes two days hiking camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Kamjong, December 18 2018:
Kamjong Forest Division has concluded its two days one night nature camp for students at Lungphu on December 8.The camp held under the theme "Hike more worry less, let nature be your teacher" was organised from December 7-8 in association with Tangkhul Baptist Church Imphal, Youth & Lungphu Village Authority under the aegis of Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), said a statement of Mahamuda Begum, DFO Kamjong Forest Division.
About 50 students (32 students & 18 females) from different parts of Kamjong, Ukhrul and Imphal West district participated in the event, said the statement.
The students were sensitised on flora and fauna of the place and various landforms and ecosystems.
Environmental quiz was conducted and short wildlife films were shown.
Resource persons sensitised and spoke to the students about nature, history of Mapithel range, efforts of villagers in preserving Lungphu Community reserve.
Mahamuda Begum, DFO Kamjong Forest Division, also encouraged the students to explore nature and actively participate in spreading awareness about environment and wildlife protection, said the statement.