Guardians of the Forest.

Hello readers, 

Hope you guys had a great week.

This write up is about our country's less known  and a very courageous department the forest 

department. 

The personnel in this department would have dedicated themselves to protect the divine forests and it's wildlife.

How many of  us would be ready to work under uncertain conditions? All of us would generally opt for a very cozy and comfortable lifestyle. None of us would even be aware of what is going on in our surroundings.

Protection of the forests is indeed the duty of every individual. Can a techie go and patrol the forests leaving his work. It's not possible. For that there are people who are working meticulously for the protection of the forests,and have taken high risks in life and dedicated their life for nature.

Amidst all the difficulties the personnel in the forest department are really doing a very great job. In this blog it's not only about the IFS(Indian Forest Service). It's more about the lower order of the hierarchy of the department ,(Range Forest Officer, Forester, guard and watcher),who are responsible for surveillance and patrolling.

 The personnel who work at the lower order of the hierarchy should be given the same respect.,because a tree cannot stand without its roots.

The personnel who work at the top level of the hierarchy, the IFS cadre would give the orders to the lower level,who execute the order,which involves great courage and will.

The personnel are trained very hard to get accustomed to such uncertain harsh  environment. They have to walk for miles and have to constantly patrol the forests to ensure the protection.

Once they enter the field, they have to forget their personal life and engage themselves completely to their job.

The basic facilities that are provided to the personnel who are working at the lower order of the hierarchy are minimal by the Government. Yet they give in their best.

Currently there is a shortage of personnel in the lower order of the hierarchy. The Government should ensure proper recruitment procedures for the personnel. More funds should be allocated for this purpose.

They have to fight against , poachers, smugglers and many more anti-social elements who try to destroy the ecosystem for personal gains and are total heartless ,we call the modern monsters.

We feel there is a need in implementing ,the laws related to forest and if dynamic and young people are part of this department it will help in conserving the forests and wildlife.

Another issue is  the lack of scope and exposure in this area of interest for young aspirants who want to take up the responsibility of saving nature's heritage and protecting its invaluable creations.

We always think in a narrow window of career options and sideline ,arts ,history,forest service and other fields relate to agriculture,this happens due to the comfort and risk free life we want to live.but at least for the people who want to do some reforms and serve the forests there should be an opportunity and easy road to succeed in their career,we urge the parents too to encourage their children who want to take up this service.

We would like to conclude by giving a message to one and all to be proud our forest guards who help in conserving the nature from which we evolved and have completely forgotten about caring for it.

We thank and salute all the forest guards the department as a whole for their duty and services.

Thank you all for your time .

Living with hope

Tejus R.S and Harish Murthy.

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