Training program on ‘Biodiversity Conservation’ held at FC Sgr
SRINAGAR: The J&K Biodiversity Council in collaboration with J&K Forest Department today organised a ‘One Day Training program on Biodiversity Conservation’ for Master Trainers at Forest Complex Sheikh Bagh, here.
The master trainers of the department of rural development department, Urban Local Bodies and other officials participated for training on the role and functions of Biodiversity Management Committees, and other important aspects of Biodiversity Act/ Rules.
Around 50 participants belonging to the department of rural development, Agriculture, Fisheries, WUCMA, Urban Local Bodies, Wildlife and Department of Forest participated in the training programme.
During the programme, PCCF (HoFF) J&K/Chairman, J&K Biodiversity Council Dr. Mohit Gera gave a detailed account of activities of council to ensure Biodiversity Conservation in Jammu & Kashmir and its sustainable utilization.
He also highlighted the role of BMCs in Biodiversity Conservation and the need to make them aware of their role and responsibilities.
He impressed the participants to familiarize themselves with Biodiversity Conservation issues and functioning of BMC.
“With this you can play the role of master trainers to train a large number of trainers including from the Forest Department for training of BMC members,” he said.
Dr. Mohit Gera also spoke about the likely impacts of climate change on the Biodiversity of J&K and the steps required to protect all life forms and to create resilience in the ecosystem.
He also impressed to create a massive awareness at the grassroots level with respect to Biodiversity where BMC need to play a key role.
He also informed on various initiatives of the Forest Department on the active involvement of BMCs in sustainable collection and utilization of Non-Timber Forest Produces (NTFP).
