The forest officials of different States have favoured a uniform policy covering the entire country for protection of forest resources.
A two-day workshop of principal chief conservators of forests (PCCFs) which concluded here resolved to discuss the issue threadbare at their next meeting to be held in November and submit recommendations in this direction. The meeting would be attended by Forest Ministers and Secretaries of different States.
Participating in the workshop, the government’s advisor on inter-State affairs Tankasala Ashok said the Telangana government had adopted “Live and let live” policy in maintaining cordial and friendly relations with the other States. The same policy was applicable to the conservation of forests.
Chief Minister’s Special Secretary K. Bhoopal Reddy explained the green initiatives launched by the State government for rejuvenation and protection of forests and environment. The meeting witnessed presentation on the innovative policies adopted by the Telangana and Kerala governments for rejuvenation of forests.