SRINAGAR : Forest Department today met the members of Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir to discuss various issues pertaining to promotion of wood based industries in Kashmir at Forest Headquarters, Sheikh Bagh here.
At the outset, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF, J&K, Dr. Mohit Gera, explained the need of reducing the rotation of trees grown on Farm lands such as Poplars and Willows, from the current average felling cycle of 20 years through improved techniques of growth and management, thereby reducing the girth requirement from 48” to about 18”-20” for plywood and other value added products.
He further informed that the UT is importing wood worth Rs 400 crore annually which implies that there is ample scope for farmers and wood based entrepreneurs to enhance wood cultivation and wood based industry. He expressed optimism that with the focus of Government for promotion of wood based industries and non-wood forest products for creation of liveliho
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Later, Commissioner Secretary convened a review meeting at Malhar and took detailed assessment of the forestry works being carried out within the district. He appreciated the “one beat guard One village Programme” launched by the department for involving local villages in afforestation programme through use of Seed balls. He was informed that 35 such villages have been identified for the programme in the district.
He asked the DC to work out a module for integration of forestry works with MGNREGA under convergence for facilitating involvement of local gram panchayats.
Regarding degraded forest land in the division and acknowledging the efforts of the department in rehabilitation and reforestation of such areas, he advised for working out a detailed vision plan incorporating provisions for different segments of forests like vegetation, grasslands and scrublands so that rehabilitation programs are planned as per the requirements of each sector.
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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called for bringing in new avenues like Ecotourism, promotion of Wood-Based Industries, Non-Timber Forest Products under the ambit of J&K Forest Department to further enhance the contribution of forest sector in the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Lt Governor was speaking during the commemoration of Foundation day of J&K Forest Department “130 Years of Dedicated Service” programme held here at Raj Bhavan.
The occasion witnessed the release of documentary on ‘Chinar’ emphasizing awareness and promotion of plantation of Chinar, Special Cover prepared by Department of Post, India, besides launching of “One Beat Guard-One Village” programme by the Lt Governor.
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