World Forest Day at Sir Syed College, Taliparamba
A seminar on World Forest Day was organized to emphasize the importance of forests in maintaining ecological balance. The session was led by Sr. Vijayakumar Blathur, a renowned environmentalist, who delivered an insightful talk on various aspects related to forests and their conservation. Dr.Sreeja.P given welcome address, and principal in charge Mr.Hamza .C.K, presided over the programme, Secretary Mubashira gave vote of thanks.
Key Highlights of the Seminar
- Understanding Forests
- The resource person explained the role of forests in sustaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing essential resources for human life.
- History of Forest Exploitation
- The talk traced the history of deforestation, discussing how industrialization, urbanization, and commercial logging have led to large-scale forest destruction.
- The effects of deforestation on climate change, loss of species, and soil degradation were highlighted.
- Man-Wildlife Conflicts
- Sr. Vijayakumar addressed the growing issue of human-animal conflicts caused by habitat destruction and fragmentation.
- He emphasized the need for sustainable development, proper land-use planning, and community participation in conservation efforts.
- Importance of the Talk
- The seminar helped raise awareness about forest conservation and the urgent need to protect natural ecosystems.
- It encouraged students to adopt eco-friendly practices and support reforestation and afforestation programs.
- The session provided a deeper understanding of how human actions impact wildlife and the environment and the need for collective responsibility in forest conservation.
The seminar was highly informative and thought-provoking, leaving a strong message about the need for sustainable coexistence with nature. Students actively participated in discussions, making the session interactive and impactful.
Programme Expenditure
| Sl | Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honorarium | 1500 |
| Total | 1500 |
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