Dhaka, June 29 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Saturday said forests and natural resources are not only crucial for the environment but also foundational to the economy, biodiversity, and the security of future generations.

"So, ensuring the inclusive participation of all stakeholders is essential for effective management of these resources," she told a workshop here.

The "Workshop for the Second Cycle of the National Forest Inventory of Bangladesh and National Validation Workshop on the Generation of the Land Cover and Natural Capital Map and Developing Integrated Collaborative Forest Management Plans" was held at the Forest Department headquarters in Dhaka.

Virtually joining the meeting from h...