KOCHI: An exhibition on biodiversity conservation, organised at the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, this week spoke about the pressing need for conserving biodiversity.
Posters, pictures and pamphlets featuring the significance of the theme were there at the exhibition organised by the State Forest Department in connection with the Wildlife Week celebrations.
“We spoke to the visitors about the rich flora and fauna around us, the ecological important sites of Kochi and the easy steps to protect biodiversity,” said B.S. Corrie, Chief Conservator of Forests, Social Forestry.
It also provided an opportunity to the visitors to learn about Nature and ecosystems at close quarters. Mangroves, water body, birds and trees… the sanctuary provided a glimpse of all these facets of life to the nearly 600 children who visited the area.
The Kerala Forest Research Institute, Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam, Kottapuram Integrated Development Society and Anthyodaya participated in the exhibition.
Source: The Hindu, 8-10-2010
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