UKHRUL/TAMENGLONG: An awareness programme on Amur Falcon conservation was held at Christian Grammar School, Tamenglong, on Friday, with the aim of sensitising students to the importance of protecting the migratory bird and its natural habitat.
The programme was organised by Rainforest Club Tamenglong under the aegis of the Tamenglong Forest Division.
Mordecai Panmei, director of Rainforest Club Tamenglong, led the awareness session, highlighting the ecological significance of the Amur Falcon in Tamenglong’s landscape and its cultural relationship with local communities. He stressed the need to preserve the migratory bird as part of the region’s natural heritage.
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The session introduced students to the remarkable migratory journey of the Amur Falcon, including its migration routes and long-distance movement across continents. Its ecological role in controlling insect populations, including termites, was also highlighted.
Panmei further explained the relationship between Tamenglong’s major river systems, including the Barak, Irang and Makhru rivers, and the surrounding landscapes that provide suitable roosting habitats for the migratory birds.
A short documentary, Amur’s Journey to Conservation, produced by Rainforest Club Tamenglong with the support of the Tamenglong Forest Division, was also screened during the programme. The film showcased the conservation journey of the Amur Falcon and reinforced the importance of community participation in protecting the species.
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Kagangai Gangmei guided the students in taking a conservation pledge, urging them to protect the Amur Falcon and contribute to safeguarding its habitat.
The programme sought to foster conservation awareness among students and encourage the younger generation to take an active role in protecting Tamenglong’s rich biodiversity and natural heritage.
