Kanchanpur, May 23 : Environment protection campaigners said bo-diversity conservation has come across increasing challenges due to forest fire, encroachment, deforestation and poaching and smuggling among others.
It was highlighted at a training
programme 'minimizing impacts of climate change' organized by Krishnabaijanath
Multiple Campus of Shuklaphanta municipality-10, Jhalari on the occasion of the
International Day for Bio-Diversity.
Chief of Division Forest Office,
Kanchanpur, Bhim Prasad Kandel said declining forest area in the context of
risign human needs was a worrying situation.
Kailali and Kanchanpur districts
have witnessed the highest number of forest encroachments in the country, he
claimed, stating it has added challenges in the conservation of wildlife
habitats and wetlands.
"The impacts of climate change
have remained visible here as the temperature of the earth is increasing,"
he said, adding, "Plants and animals only found in the Terai are now also
being found in the hilly areas."
Campus Management Committee Chair
Siddharaj Bhatta stressed the need to create awareness at the school level for
biodiversity conservation.
Deputy Chief of the campus, Bhavraj
Niraula demanded proper attention to the protection of grazing area as it is
not only the source of livelihood of the local community but also the animals
living in the natural places including the parks and protected areas.
Campus Management Committee member
Sher Bahadur Saud stressed on the use of renewable energy to reduce dependence
on forests.
The University Grants Commission
had provided financial support to the training.