Community-managed forests of Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills are not only rich in plant diversity but also hold significant potential for natural regeneration — if urgent conservation challenges are addressed, a study says.
Shillong, June 19: Meghalaya Forest Department-ni gita Sacred Groves ba rongtalgipa bolgrimrangko Community Reserve ine ma•mongni gita parakatchina aro iarangko ripinge rakkianio tangka paisani...
Meghalaya forest department has requested the Centre to declare the sacred groves as community reserves and has requested assistance of Rs 24.74 crore for conservation and to enhance the resilience of sacred groves to climate change.
The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Shri. Thierry Mathou made his maiden visit to Meghalaya. He visited the sacred groves, monoliths, and heritage village of Mawphlang, East Khasi Hills.
