In a bid to control wildfires during the summer season, the Champawat district administration claims to have set up 55 crew stations in seven forest ranges of the district.
Out of the total 55 crew stations, as many as 17 crew stations have been set up at the Boom forest range, while the Dogari forest range has been equipped with seven crew stations, said the officials concerned of the Champawat district administration.
Similarly, as many as 10 crew stations have been set up at the Bhingrada forest range and six crew stations have been set up at the Devidhura forest range, added the officials concerned of the Champawat district administration.
Besides, three crew stations have been set up at the Kali Kumaon forest range, while four crew stations have been set up at the lohaghat forest range and eight crew stations at the Champawat forest range, further said the officials concerned of the Champawat district administration. At the same to maximise vigil in areas which are sensitive from wildfire point of view, as many as eight watch towers have also been set up in important locations of the district, added the officials concerned.
Meanwhile, Deependra Kumar Chaudhary, District Magistrate, Champawat, has asked the forest officials concerned to take necessary steps to protect the forest from wildfire. He also emphasised on the need to create awareness among the people about how to protect forests from wildfire.
More so, the people must also be made aware about the adverse impact of the wildfire on the environment, he further said, emphasising onthe need to ensure people's participation in wildfire management.