Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, June 17: Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Mohit Gera today inaugurated Biodiversity Park Venkara in Jhelum Valley Forest Division, Baramulla.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Gera said the Biodiversity Park has herbal Vatika which possesses 25 different medicinal plant species.
“There are various wooden artifacts depicting the natural heritage of Kashmir and there are informative signages installed for providing the education to students and visitors to learn nature in an open environment.,” he said.
He said J&K is rich in forests and the government is giving thrust to its conservation and sustainable use.
“Venkara Park will attract students and inspire them to conserve biodiversity,” he said.
Dr. Mohit Gera said that the Jammu and Kashmir Government has started a “One girl child One plant Programme” to celebrate the birth of girl child and to link the same with nature conservation.
On the occasion, he participated in the planting of conifer plants by parents who had given birth to a girl child recently in the park.
He said that the Government has taken a slew of steps to preserve and protect the forests and has also promoted responsible ecotourism.
“75 trekking routes have been thrown open and Rest houses have been made available to the public on online booking mode,” he said.
On the occasion, he distributed Van Mitra certificates to trekking clubs and schools that had participated in various forest awareness programs.
Follow our WhatsApp channel
