Srinagar, April 7 -- Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment, Javed Ahmed Rana, today called for a unified approach for upscaling conservation and management of forest resources, with special focus on wildlife conservation and eco-tourism development.

He made these observations while chairing a review meeting of the forest department here today.

Considering the need to upscale the conservation efforts, the Minister called for a coordinated strategy from all stakeholders involved in forest management, ensuring a holistic and effective approach to conservation.

"We have to work collectively for the efficient management and conservation of our forest resources. The conservation efforts have assumed huge significance owing to the changing...