Awareness campaign tour
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 13 2014:
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden PN Prasad today flagged off an awareness campaign tour to Tamenglong on wildlife protection
from Sanjenthong.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, organised by the Divisional Forest Officer of Western Forest Division, Tamenglong, PN Prasad said that there are reports of rampant poaching of wildlife including Amur Falcon migratory birds in some areas of Tamenglong district.
He said that the team would spread awareness to the general public on the need of wildlife protection through street plays and other methods for three days.
In his speech, Tamenglong DFO Huri Golmei urged the people of the district to protect wild animals, migratory birds and environment.