An overview of the Khaboru reserved forest, in Phek district, recently declared a protected area as an initiative towards combating global warming. (Morung Photo/Kuzhovesa Soho)
Phek Village, February 26 : In the face of alarming global warming, denizens of Phek village on Tuesday resolved to reserve the entire area of Khaboru forest as a protected area. The reserved area includes the portion located above the village road of Phek Basa in the southeast, and Lozaphuhu in the northeast.
Reaffirming the previous resolution adapted during the village’s annual Council meeting held at the Panchayat hall in Phek Village, the house has imposed a complete ban on all kinds of hunting, cultivation, extraction, etc., including entering the reserved area. Anyone found violating the resolution shall be imposed a heavy fine, the resolution states – hunters will be imposed a fine of Rs.500, and their weapons seized.
Moreover, if defaulters fail to comply with the condition within the stipulated time, they will be fined ‘triple’ the amount and the seized weapons will be handed to the administration and booked under the Arms & Ammunition Act. The Phek Village Youth Society (PVYS) has been entrusted with carrying out the mentioned ‘course of action’.
Reaffirming the previous resolution adapted during the village’s annual Council meeting held at the Panchayat hall in Phek Village, the house has imposed a complete ban on all kinds of hunting, cultivation, extraction, etc., including entering the reserved area. Anyone found violating the resolution shall be imposed a heavy fine, the resolution states – hunters will be imposed a fine of Rs.500, and their weapons seized.
Moreover, if defaulters fail to comply with the condition within the stipulated time, they will be fined ‘triple’ the amount and the seized weapons will be handed to the administration and booked under the Arms & Ammunition Act. The Phek Village Youth Society (PVYS) has been entrusted with carrying out the mentioned ‘course of action’.
The Council has also approved individuals to clear up a certain area meant for any kind of fresh tree plantation, in consultation with the Phek Village Council (PVC). However, cutting down of any mature trees without the consent of the authority has been strictly prohibited.
Talking on the issue of global warming, a senior student leader remarked, “We are doing the right thing at the right time. It is indeed the concern of every educated friend that the right perspective is to minimise the issue and, in the meantime, to keep oneself prepared to face the challenging situation, is to maintain the ecological balance in our own vicinity.”
Morung Express News