The theme was chosen in light of the rising number of human-wildlife conflict incidences, which put the life of both at risk, according to organizers.
“Our theme this year is about lessening human-wildlife conflict," said Kamal Jung Kunwar, education officer at Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC). “Keeping harmony with the wildlife is essential for the welfare of the humans as well and this cannot be accomplished without coordination among all quarters,” he said.[break]
Kunwar informed that the wildlife week is being celebrated countrywide with various exciting programs with an aim to bring in maximum participants including students and commoners. “Our aim is to spread the message of wildlife conservation, so we have sought maximum public participation,” Kunwar said.
In a program jointly organized by DNPWC and department of forests, Federation of Community Forest Users´ Committees of Nepal and several other stakeholders, a number of personalities were felicitated for their valuable contribution in conserving wildlife.
Gautam Sapkota, popularly known as Chari dada, who set world record by mimicking 151 birds, and animal rescue staff at the central zoo Radha Krishna Gharti were among those facilitated by the organizers.
According to Kunwar, the seven days starting today will witness several interesting programs including poetry recitation, essay and art competition, bird watching program and distribution of calendar with photos of birds on the verge of extinction.
Post -conflict, the number of endangered species has substantially grown, and an active participation of all stakeholders and public is needed to bring encouraging results, noted Kunwar.
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