Joint forest management efforts: 57 van samitis are set up to curb man-animal conflict; local knowledge will aid in wildlife management initiatives
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Medininagar forest division in Palamu is channeling Rs 1 crore into 57 grassroots 'van samitis' to combat the pressing issue of man-animal conflict. These community groups will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the forest by curbing illegal logging and addressing challenges such as wandering wildlife and invasive species like monkeys and langurs.
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Medininagar forest division in Palamu is channeling Rs 1 crore into 57 grassroots 'van samitis' to combat the pressing issue of man-animal conflict. These community groups will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the forest by curbing illegal logging and addressing challenges such as wandering wildlife and invasive species like monkeys and langurs.
