A one-day workshop on mapping new forest area to depict the historical landmarks, events, heritage building; wildlife, flora, fauna, bird diversity etc was held at the Forest Research Institute on Monday.
The aim of the workshop was to draw appropriate guidance and ecotourism maps for the tourists. Participants from FRI, State Forest Department, WWF, Wildlife Institute of India and representatives of NGOs attended the Workshop.
The chief conservator of forests (Ecotourism) Rajiv Bhartari presented the concept of ecotourism and ecotourism maps designed for Uttarakhand.
The workshop was concluded with the outline and contents of New Forest Guidance and Ecotourism Maps.