Nowshera Forest Division organized series of plantation drives

JAMMU: The Nowshera Forest Division organized a series of plantation drives at the forest block level, with Block Forest Officers convening meetings with local participants to stress the importance of World Forestry Day 2024, themed "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World." Mrs. Shweta Deonia, Divisional Forest Officer of Nowshera, celebrated World Forests Day on this theme under the guidance of Sandeep Kumar, Conservator of Forests West Circle Rajouri. Dr. Rakesh Verma, Range Officer of Sunderbani, addressed participants, emphasizing the conservation of medicinal and aromatic plants both in-situ and ex-situ, as well as their protection using locally available materials. Additionally, Anil Bhagat, RO of Nowshera, and Sudesh Kumar, RO of Lamberi, conducted plantation drives and created fire breaks with public participation. Mrs. Shweta also demonstrated innovative methods to combat forest fires and promote the use of locally available materials for creating livelihood opportunities for rural communities.