Nagaland hosts workshop to promote community‑led forest conservation

A multi‑day workshop was convened in Nagaland to explore community‑led approaches to protecting the state’s forest ecosystems. Representatives from tribal councils, forest officials, NGOs and academic institutions participated, sharing experiences from existing village‑managed reserves.

The agenda focused on legal frameworks that empower local communities, capacity‑building measures for sustainable harvesting, and mechanisms for monitoring forest health. Participants highlighted the need to align traditional knowledge with modern conservation science to curb illegal logging and land‑use change.

Organisers said the event aims to draft actionable recommendations for the state government, seeking to formalise community stewardship in forest policy. If adopted, the proposals could set a precedent for participatory forest management across the Northeast region.