Conservation of forests in Garo Hills underlined
-
24/02/2002
-
Assam Tribune (Guwahati)
The four-day training for the Forest Officers on Micro Planning under Joint Forest Management conducted by the Department of Forests and Environment was held at Orchid Lodge at Dokapgre, Ture, Meghalaya. Speaking at the opening ceremony on February 19, Dr. Tiwari said that the objective of this programme was to find out ways and means as to how the forests of the Garo Hills can be regenerated and conserved. He said that the forest officers under this programme can help the communities to use their forests in an effective manner.