Sudurpaschim Declares Badimalika-Ramaroshan Forest Conservation Area Covering 498.4 Sq. Km.
Summary
Sudurpaschim Provincial Government has declared the Badimalika-Ramaroshan Forest Conservation Area, bringing 498.4 square kilometres across Bajura and Achham under a single conservation framework. The move is expected to strengthen forest protection, biodiversity conservation and ecotourism development in the two districts.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim has officially declared the Badimalika-Ramaroshan Forest Conservation Area under the provincial Forest Act, 2077.
- The conservation area spans 498.4 square kilometres across parts of Bajura and Achham.
- Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah said the initiative aims to protect forests, natural heritage and biodiversity through an integrated framework.
- The provincial government expects the declaration to support ecotourism and encourage cooperation between local governments in the two districts.