Stop using plastics, chemicals to save plant species: Expert

Trichy | Monday | 21st May, 2018

Summary:

She also spoke extensively about the native plant species and about how it is important to preserve them. “We are gifted with so many native plant species. Several competitions for the students – including painting, elocution and essay writing were held – at the event. Curbing the usage of plastics and chemicals can extensively help in the protection of the native plant species,” she said.Another important part of the programme was a talk by forest range officers about acts corresponding to biodiversity like Biological Diversity Act, 2002, Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Indian Forest Act, 1927. Trichy: Curbing the usage of plastics and chemicals can extensively help in the protection of the native plant species, stated district forest officer, D Sujatha here on Sunday.Speaking at a biodiversity conservation programme for school and college students at Bishop Heber College by the forest department, Sujatha, chief guest, stated that protecting biodiversity and safeguarding life on earth go hand-in-hand..