Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran has said a chain of forest museums in the State is under consideration.
Inaugurating the department’s first forest museum in Kulathupuzha, he added that it would be developed into a centre of learning. “It will be expanded as a hub for forest conservation and transformed into a model institution. The functioning of the information centre will be made more efficient,” said the Minister.
Stressing on the need to avoid plastic that poses a serious threat to forests and wildlife, he added that the potential of eco-tourism should be exploited. “A big tourism project involving Kulathupuzha and Thenmala will be implemented and an eco-friendly environment should be ensured for this. It is very important for the department officials to stay vigilant,” he said.
