SHILLONG, Oct 31: The state government has designated the forest of Dorbar Shnong Mawpen, located in the Mawsynram C&RD Block, East Khasi Hills, as the Dorbar Shnong Mawpen Community Reserve, with immediate effect.
According to a statement here, the members of the managing committee of the Dorbar Shnong Mawpen Community Reserve include Kyrshan Risaw as chairperson, while Pynshait Wanrieh, Dapmon Risaw, Aibor Suna, Rakhel Lyngkhoi, Deiphi Myrthong, Bunglang Risaw, Rosehenry Bynnud have been selected as members. “The Divisional Forest Officer, Khasi Hills Wildlife Division, Shillong or his nominee not below the rank of Forester-I shall be the Member Secretary. The Chairperson of the Community Reserve shall also be the Honorary Wildlife Warden of the Community Reserve,” the statement said.
Similarly, the state government has designated the community forest of Sein Raij Khloo Kynrien in West Jaintia Hills as the Ka Lum Thangbru Khloo Kynrien Community Reserve.
The managing committee includes Wanmi Dhar as chairperson, with Hiarmon S Manar, Nibha Lapasam, Davidson Sayoo and Kolan Shadap as members.
The Divisional Forest Officer of Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai, or a Forester-I level representative, will serve as Member Secretary, and the chairperson will also function as the Honorary Wildlife Warden of this reserve.