The Konyak Union appreciates the inauguration of the Mon Wildlife Division and urges the Nagaland government to tackle illegal logging and encroachment.
Share
DIMAPUR — The Konyak Union (KU) has lauded the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the recent inauguration of the Mon Wildlife Division at the Mon headquarters on April 21, while urging the state government to intensify conservation efforts in the district.
The new division was inaugurated by Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change CL John.
The union stated in a press statement that the establishment of this office marks a significant step towards strengthening wildlife protection and forest governance in the district.
It acknowledged that this initiative will enhance conservation efforts in the Mon district, which is endowed with rich forest cover and biodiversity but continues to face multiple wildlife-related challenges.
The KU also appreciated the department’s efforts in promoting community participation, as highlighted during the inauguration programme.
While welcoming this development, the Konyak Union urged the department to intensify public sensitisation programmes on wildlife preservation and environmental protection, noting that awareness in the district remains limited.
The union further appreciated the department’s recent inspections in reserve forest areas, including the Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary, which is an ecologically significant habitat and an important elephant corridor connecting Nagaland and Assam.
Expressing serious concern over increasing threats such as encroachment, illegal logging, and other unchecked human activities affecting the ecological balance of the reserved forests, the KU appealed to the government to take urgent measures.
These measures include the deployment of adequate forest personnel, strengthening protection infrastructure, and improving connectivity and basic facilities for effective monitoring.
The Konyak Union also reiterated its appeal for a joint on-site review involving all stakeholders to ensure timely and practical interventions. Further, the union urged the state government to consider its concept for a Green Corridor and other environment-friendly initiatives for long-term conservation.
It reaffirmed its commitment to extending full cooperation to the department in safeguarding forest and wildlife resources for the benefit of present and future generations.