DFO Awantipora leads Proactive Conservation Efforts with Day-Long Tral Range Visit

Awantipora, 24 January: In a significant stride towards environmental conservation, Mr. Waseem Farooq Mir (DCF), Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Awantipora, spearheaded a day-long visit to the Tral range on January 24, 2024. This initiative underscores the unwavering commitment of the Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department to sustainable forest management and ecological preservation.

The tour kicked off at the Karmulla Forest Block, witnessing enthusiastic participation from a diverse audience. DFO Awantipora, Waseem Farooq Mir, seized the opportunity to highlight various initiatives and schemes implemented by the J&K Forest Department. His comprehensive address covered critical aspects such as augmenting forest cover, generating livelihoods from forests, ensuring forest protection, implementing the Forest Rights Act, evicting encroachments, promoting ecotourism, and identifying rest houses.

As part of the event, kashmir notices were served to deserving residents of the Karmulla block, emphasizing the department’s commitment to maintaining a harmonious relationship with local communities.

The tour continued to the Tral Range Office, where DFO Awantipora shed light on ongoing activities. Special emphasis was placed on the fire management plan and protection measures. Residents of Tral were urged to actively contribute to environmental preservation and forest fire prevention.

Within the Tral Range Office premises, Kashmir notices were distributed among fringe communities in Naristan, Kahlil, and Lam forests. The program also included the distribution of firefighting equipment among forest officials, enhancing their capabilities to combat and extinguish forest fires efficiently.

This proactive tour exemplifies the dedication of the J&K Forest Department and DFO Awantipora towards fostering sustainable forestry practices, environmental awareness, and community engagement. Such initiatives play a pivotal role in safeguarding our forests and promoting a healthier coexistence between nature and humanity. The Jammu & Kashmir Forest Department remains committed to its mission of ensuring the long-term health and vitality of the region’s rich ecosystems.