Community participation crucial for conservation of Odisha’s wildlife habitats: Top forest officials at Earth Again Conference

Community participation crucial for conservation of Odisha’s wildlife habitats: Top forest officials at Earth Again Conference

Bhubaneswar: Protected areas and wildlife sanctuaries have emerged as a crucial line of defence for Odisha’s wildlife and their habitats amid growing environmental pressures and climate change. Restoration of degraded forests, strengthening conservation measures and greater participation of local communities are essential to create new possibilities for biodiversity revival, speakers said at a special session during the Earth Again Conference 20…