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Jahangir Lolabi
Lolab : The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Kamraj Forest Division, Owais Farooq Mir, conducted an official visit to the South Lolab Range on Wednesday to assess ongoing forestry operations and facilities in the area.
During the visit, the DFO carried out a detailed on-ground inspection of Bagh-e-Shehjaar located in Warnow, Lolab. He was accompanied by Range Officer Sogam Ather Parvaiz, Block Forester Officer Lalpora Aijaz Ahmad Khan, and other departmental staff.
As part of the visit, the officer also inspected the BFO Office and the Dam in Lalpora, and later toured Chandigam and Kariwan. A review meeting was held at Kariwan with the forest staff, where several important issues concerning forest protection and departmental responsibilities were discussed.
Addressing the gathering, DFO Mir emphasized the critical importance of vigilance against deforestation. He sternly warned that any individual found involved in illegal logging or deforestation activities would face strict departmental action, regardless of their rank or role.
He also instructed the forest personnel to maintain a high state of alertness, refrain from complacency stressing that any damage to the forest resources should be booked under law.
The DFO further appealed to the local communities to actively participate in the protection and preservation of the region’s forests, highlighting the shared responsibility in conserving the natural heritage of the area.
The visit underscores the department’s commitment to enforcing forest protection laws and engaging with local stakeholders in sustainable forest management.
