Pasighat, Feb. 17 -- To create and spread wider awareness about the ecology & environment (protection and conservation of biodiversity-wildlife and forests), the Pasighat Forest Division in collaboration with Berung Yameng Kebang on Thursday conducted a day-long awareness programme at Berung village here in East Siang district amidst the presence of village Gaon Burahs, PRI leaders, students and resource persons.

During the day tree saplings were also planted in and around the compound of Bering village community hall while distributing some more saplings to the Berung School.

The villagers while participating in the awareness programme appealed to the forest department to address the elephants damaging the crops of the villagers.

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