Dimapur, July 19 (EMN): Ukhrul district working journalists association (UDWJA) has undertaken tree plantation programme to help preserve the historic site of Kuiva Kajo/ Thingna Chiphan Kong of Hunphun village, which is located about 1 km west of Ukhrul district headquarters.
On July 19, UDWJA had executed its first phase tree plantation programme at the heritage site on the theme ‘Plant trees, save earth,’ which was kicked off by the district forest officer, Ukhrul, Shanngam Shaliwo.
Speaking at the occasion, DFO Shaliwo lauded the journalists from Ukhrul for taking the initiative to do their mite in improving the forest cover at Kuiva Kajo heritage.
Shaliwo, who planted a sapling at the heritage site, also assured UDWJA members of every possible assistance from the district forest department in executing such plantation programmes in future.
During the first phase, UDWJA members and volunteers cleared off masses of shrubs and bushes and planted different species of valuable tree saplings including Uningthou (Bonsum), Yongchak (Perkia), and Wallnut.
A potential tourist site, the heritage has panoramic surroundings with a cliff elevated atop Kuiva Kajo spanning a vast steep side over the river Thingna Chiphan Kong. It is accessible by a lone rugged road from Alungtang of Hunphun village.
UDWJA has set a target to plant more number valuable trees at the site in a phased manner to help preserve the age old, popular recreational heritage from being gradually relegated into oblivion.
The heritage is famed for its association in folklore. It was told that people in olden days used to fly tree leaves from Kuiva Kajo top to read their fate or outcomes of their plans especially before making marriage proposals or embarking on warfares.
