Day was celebrated at Tropical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur on Friday. On this occasion, two documentaries were presented on the topics “Wild Life and Tribals” and “Additional Income through Mushroom Farming”. Apart from this, an exhibition of “Forest Products” produced by Forest Committee, Lakhnadaun and NABARD was also organised, which aimed to make children aware about the importance of forests. Dr Harish Singh Ginwal, Director, TFRI, spoke about the importance of forests and the means of livelihood obtained from them. The students from PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya TFRI and PM Shri Government School Saliwara, Jabalpur and Shri Gopal Singh, Deputy Forest Conservator, Lakhnadon were also present. Later, all the students visited the Botanical Garden, Sandalwood Agroforestry and Museum at the Institute. It may be mentioned that forests are the lifelines of our planet, providing oxygen, food, medicine, and livelihoods to millions.

 

Beyond their ecological significance, forests are pillars of global food security, offering essential resources such as fruits, seeds, roots, and wild meat, which support indigenous and rural communities. Every year on March 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Forests to celebrate all types of forests, recognise the importance of trees and forests, and take action to protect them. In year 2012, the United Nations declared March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) to celebrate and raise awareness about the vital role of forests. Every year a new theme is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests.