Kathmandu, March 4: Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav has stressed the need for promoting entrepreneurship in the forest sector.
In his address to the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Nepal Foresters’ Association (NFA) here today, the Vice President insisted on the development of forest-based entrepreneurship. The celebrations were held under the theme of “Forest, Wildlife and Watershed: Professional Solidarity, Base for Prosperity”.
Highlighting the role of foresters in conservation of forest and its sustainable utilisation in Nepal, the Vice President urged them to contribute more for further development of the forest sector. “The roles of foresters have been acknowledged in mitigating impact of climate change, ensuring sustainable use of forest resources and conserving ecological ecosystem,” he said, adding that but still combined efforts are needed for further accomplishments including the achievement of forest management goals.
He stressed the need of utilising forest products in achieving economic prosperity through policy reforms and implementation of advanced technology. He was of the opinion of increasing civic awareness on the significance of forest and environment conservation, seeking people’s participation in mitigating environmental losses and conserving bio diversities.
“Of late, the water resources are depleting in the Tarai/Madhesh, posing the risk of desertification in the region,” he warned, advising the Association for its substantive recommendation to the government to address the situation.Also speaking on the occasion, Minister for Forests and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, said the role of foresters is vital to generate forest-based jobs through proper development and conservation of forests.
Expressing his concern over growing human-wildlife conflict and impacts of climate change, he echoed the need fobroader collaboration among all the concerned to mitigate the problems. He also pledged to initiate the process to form the ‘Nepal Foresters’ Council’ soon.
NFA Chair Rakesh Karna spoke of the roles of NFA in conserving and promoting forests and seeking their sustainable utiliisation.Madhav Khadka on behalf of the International Rangers Federation, Asia extended best wishes for the success of the function.#nepal #forest #rss
