The state government has notified two forests in East Khasi Hills and West Jaintia Hills as community reserves.
The first forest is that of the Dorbar Shnong Mawpen in Mawsynram block of East Khasi Hills. It will be known as the Dorbar Shnong Mawpen Community Reserve.
The members of the managing committee of the community reserve will be Kyrshan Risaw as chairperson and Pynshait Wanrieh, Dapmon Risaw, Aibor Suna, Rakhel Lyngkhoi, Deiphi Myrthong, Bunglang Risaw, Rosehenry Bynnud as members.
The Divisional Forest Officer, Khasi Hills Wildlife Division, Shillong or his nominee not below the rank of Forester-I shall be the member secretary. The chairperson of the community reserve shall also be the Honorary Wildlife Warden of the reserve.
The second forest is that of the Sein Raij Khloo Kynrien in West Jaintia Hills. This will be known as the Ka Lum Thangbru Khloo Kynrien Community Reserve with immediate effect.
The members of the managing committee will be Wanmi Dhar as chairperson and Hiarmon S Manar, Nibha Lapasam, Davidson Sayoo and Kolan Shadap as members. The Divisional Forest Officer, Jaintia Hills Wildlife Division, Jowai or her nominee not below the rank of Forester-I shall be the member secretary. The chairperson of the community reserve shall also be the Honorary Wildlife Warden of the reserve.
