India, Bhutan join hands

The three-day seminar on conservation of wildlife, organised by Global Tigers Forum at Madarihat in Dooars, has come to an end. In the seminar it was decided that officials of two countries ~ India and Bhutan ~ would keep regular contact with each other and exchange information on movements of wild animals, especially tigers and elephants. The movements of these animals in particular zones would also be recorded.
It was learnt that a policy would be authored jointly by the forest officials and non-government organisations working in the field of nature and environment in India and Bhutan for conservation of wildlife in the two countries. They will seek opinions from wildlife experts to make an effective policy. It is necessary because the present relation between the experts of the two countries is merely unofficial. Exchange of information on movements of wild animals, especially tigers and elephants, is necessary. Regular monitoring system on movements of the animals can help the foresters to keep track of the animals in the bordering areas of the two countries. To implement this plan, a joint committee is essential and that would be formed soon, sources said.
In the seminar, the participants emphasised joint campaign on wildlife conservation. During the proposed awareness campaign people will be able to know the importance of wildlife protection. The 10-year (2006-2015) Tiger Action Plan drafted by Bhutan was also discussed in the seminar.
It was learnt that a similar seminar would be organised in Bhutan shortly.
In that seminar, the delegates will have to furnish the details about the implementation of the proposals mooted at the Madarihat seminar.

Courtesy: The Statesman

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