ITANAGAR, Jun 27: A team consisting of Lower Subansiri district forest officials and leaders of Mai village under Yachuli circle undertook a trek to find an alternative road to reach the beautiful Talley Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
The team led by district forest officer Abhinav Kumar, Yachuli range forest officer Likha Obi and Mai Welfare Society chairman Dr. Hatobin Mai explored the bio-diversity hotspot on Saturday, starting the daylong trek from Mai village.
MWS chairman Dr. Mai said, “There is a traditional road from Mai village to reach  Talley Valley, but people know only about the one at Ziro.  With the opening of the alternative road from Mai village, nature lovers will be able to explore and appreciate the beautiful landscape, flora and fauna of the area which has been hidden from the outside world so far.”
DFO Kumar, when informed by the villagers about the hunting of mithuns by the wild dogs, assured help from the department to tackle the menace. The team also saw the footprints of various wild animals including endangered species during the day-long trip. The villagers expressed their gratitude to the DFO who happens to be the first government official to explore the Talley Valley from Mai village area, and his assurance to help develop the area as a tourist destination.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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