Jowai, Oct 20: Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Biodiversity & Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden, S.M Sahai, on Saturday called for active participation from local communities for conservation of forest areas and wildlife.

He said Meghalaya has a long tradition of communities protecting forests through the community forests and he hoped that they continue to support the department in conserving the forest and wildlife in future endeavours.

Speaking at the conclusion of the weeklong wildlife week under the theme “Partnership for Wildlife Conservation” organised by the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai at Demthring village, Sahai stressed that lone conservation efforts of the department cannot be sufficient unless there is an active participation and support from the communities which have been since long as a tradition.

The department had also conducted painting and extempore competitions for the students and winners and were awarded with certificates during the day.

Wildlife Samarita Awards

Wildlife Samarita Award 2022-2023 was given to Daioo Wan of Moodymmai Wah Village and Kelsi Lapasam of Chutwakhu, Jowai for rescuing Barn Owls.

Wildlife Samarita Award 2023-2024 was given to Monlang Talang of Nongbareh Rim Village for rescuing Leopard Cat; Hynruki Dkhar of Barato Village and Sambha Dhar of Ladthadlaboh, Jowai for rescuing Slow Loris; Achuhmi Lamare of Mupliang Village for rescuing Masked Palm Civet; Marbanki Law of Moolibang Shangpung Village for rescuing Asian Barred Owlets; Emmichirup Jones Pyrtuh of Sohmynting Village for rescuing Keeled Box turtle; Shanlangki Sungoh of Shagpung Khliehrangnah village and Fairy June Sungoh of Mootyrchiah village for rescuing Monitor Lizard; T. Padit of Mynsngat Village for rescuing Leopard cat; Liiomio Laloo of Tpep Pale, Jowai for rescuing Indian Giant Flying Squirrel; Saphiius Suting of Salaroh, Jowai for rescuing Tokay Gecko; Kopsarlin Rymbai of Salaroh, Jowai for rescuing White Breasted Kingfisher; Arban Sungoh of Mooralong, Jowai for rescuing Black Kite Indian; and Damemaia Sakhiat Laloo of Khimmusniang, Jowai for rescuing Ferret Badger.

The department also felicitated the Rangbah Shnongs of six villages.

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