The fragility of the Himalayan eco-system and the forest-dependent local economy, along with other forestry problems, will come up for discussion when the Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission meets tomorrow in Dehra Dun, which is fast emerging as India's forestry capital. | |
| Participants from 30 countries of the Asia-Pacific region and representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other international organisations will take part in the five-day meet at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) here. |
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| Union Minister of State for Environment Namo Narain Meena will inaugurate the meet, held every two years. |
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| Deputy Director-General of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Shashi Kumar said more than 2,000 delegates would be participating in the event. |
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| Another topic to be discussed is invasive species that are causing enormous damage to the forests of the region. |
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| With globalisation and economic growth, the regional governments are recognising the need to improve partnerships for poverty alleviation programmes. A pre-meeting regional workshop on forests and poverty reduction is also being organized at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). |
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| To improve forest harvesting practices for sustainable management that contribute to the benefit of the community as a whole and to reduce environmental and social impacts, the FRI will hold a session to discuss the regional strategy on the issue. |
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