Maksam Tayeng

PASIGHAT, Oct 8: Along with the rest of the country, National Wildlife Week was observed on Thursday at Mer village under Mebo Sub-Division which happens to be one of the fringe villages of the D. Ering Wildlife Sanctuary (DEWS) near Assam-Arunachal border.
Speaking on the celebration’s objectives, Range Officer, Sibiyamukh Wildlife Range Domek Koyu urged the people of the fringe villages like Mer, Namsing and Paglam to co-operate with the Wildlife Department in protecting the sanctuary’s animals and birds which are on the verge of extinction. RFO Borguli Wildlife Range, Naning Perme also urged the villagers to extend their co-operation in securing safety of the wildlife at DEWS. While assuring full cooperation in this regard from the villagers, the Namsing village GBs urged the department to give exemplary punishment to those involved in the illegal activities of hunting and poaching inside the sanctuary. They added that fishing activities in and around the rivers of DEWS also need to be restricted as some fishermen are involved in illegal hunting in the pretext of fishing.
Joining the celebration, Adi Students’ Union, East Siang Unit President Kangir Jamoh and All Tai Ahom Students’ Union, Kamrup (M) President Chao Basant Gogoi emphasised on the need for full protection of wildlife and forest resources. Underscoring the need for mitigating the men-elephant conflict, Member, State Board for Wildlife M. Tayeng said a concerted effort is needed to fully secure the wildlife at DEWS and urged the local people to develop a sense of ownership with the sanctuary’s rich flora and fauna which will create employment opportunities for them in the coming years.
Divisional Forest Officer Tasang Taga while elaborating on the tourism generating capabilities of the DEWS, sought cooperation from the people of the fringe villages in its protection.  

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