Bara, Nepal – Ramji Bajgain, chairman of the Federation of Community Forestry Users Nepal (FECOFUN) Bara, has issued a dire warning regarding the critical need for Chure region conservation. Speaking at an interactive workshop on Chure conservation, Bajgain emphasized that the destruction of this "youngest mountain" with its "soft soil and fertile land" could have severe repercussions for the Terai region.
Bajgain highlighted the Chure hills' crucial role in replenishing water sources in the Terai. "Renewable water flows from the Chure region's land to the Terai," he stated, adding, "If we don't conserve it, Ter
ai settlements themselves could face a crisis."
According to Bajgain, unscientific excavation, deforestation, and exploitation in the Chure region have already led to environmental imbalance. He stressed that the effects of Chure's destruction are now becoming evident, making continued neglect impossible.
Bajgain called for all responsible bodies, from the federal government to local levels, to ensure their active participation in Chure conservation. "Saving Chure means saving the lives of the Terai and Madhesh," he asserted. He further emphasized the importance of community forests, municipalities, and other relevant organizations focusing on Chure protection.
Bajgain outlined a three-pronged approach for sustainable Chure conservation: forest area protection, long-term water resource management, and public awareness campaigns.
The workshop saw the presence of several key officials, including Bara District Forest Officer Bimal Thakur, Dambarwana Sub-Division Forest Office Chief Sanjay Chaudhary, FECOFUN Nijgadh Municipal Vice-Chairman Dhan Bahadur Khulal, and Nijgadh Sub-Division Chief Niraj Pokharel, along with officials from various forest committees in Bara.
