Director's Message

From Director's Desk

With hearty New Year wishes of the year-2016, the first message of OFSDS in form of the website is being published. The website contains all the detail information about the society. I am also glad to inform you that Orissa Forestry Sector Development Society (OFSDS) has been constituted as an autonomous organization of the Forest & Environment Department, Govt. of Orissa for smooth implementation of various forest related project. The society is now handling one completed project, two ongoing projects covering almost all forest division of the state and we are hopeful to get the approval of OFSDP Phase II.

Environmentally forests play very important role in maintaining the fertility of the soil and atmospheric system. These forests are the home to flora and fauna of different species. Continuous degradation and encroachment in the forest areas has created an imbalance in the environmental phenomena and many species are on the verge of extinction.

With the passage of time the importance of involving the community in the conservation and management of forests has been understood. The present issue high-lights the project activities awareness and dissemination from the VSS level to State level as well as at National level through participation of SHG members, VSS/EDC members and project officials.