Kathmandu, Apr. 10: His Royal Highness Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev inaugurated a forest, science and technology exhibition organised by the Nepal Foresters’ Association at a function here this afternoon. The Nepal Foresters’ Association is celebrating its silver jubilee year this year.

With the objective of generating people’s awareness on the present status of forestry in Nepal and the interrelationships among human beings, forests, wild life and biodiversity the exhibition also aims to share experiences on the development, innovations and challenges of Nepal’s forestry. Eight important theme areas identified for the exhibition are Community Forestry and Extention, Forestry Education, Communication and Information, People, Park and Wildlife, Forest Research, Farming System and Pasture Management, Non-Timer Forest Products, Forestry Tools, Soil Conservation and Water Shed Management and Biodiversity, Plant Resources and Utilisation.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince inspected all the stalls with keen interest.

Speaking on the occasion Minister of State for Forest and Soil Conservation Muhammad Aftab Alam said that the conservation of forests of the country is closely linked with the overall development of the country.

Dr. Himmat Singh K.C., President of the Foresters’ Association said that since the birth of the Association in 2031 B.S., it has already organised 37 governmental and non-governmental exhibitions of a large scale.

Dhruva Acharya, General Secretary of the Association highlighted the importance of the exhibition.