In a special meeting, the Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of Mazandaran - Nourshahr highlighted the importance of strengthening the operational capacity of the natural resources protection unit and emphasized the need for continuous monitoring of national areas. This meeting was held at a time when pressures on the country's natural resources are significantly increasing, and the need for a comprehensive plan to preserve and protect these vital resources is felt more than ever.
Coordination with Judicial and Law Enforcement Agencies
The Director General of Natural Resources of Mazandaran, while pointing out the necessity of increasing coordination with judicial and law enforcement agencies, emphasized that without close cooperation and interaction with these institutions, the preservation of natural resources will not be easily achievable. According to him, having a strong and efficient protection unit can play a significant role in preventing violations and encroachments on national areas.
In this regard, the Director General of Natural Resources also referred to the need for training and equipping the personnel of the protection unit and added: "The protective forces of this organization must receive the necessary training so that they can confront threats with greater awareness and capability." These statements come at a time when the statistics of violations in the field of natural resources are alarmingly increasing.
Challenges Ahead
The challenges facing natural resources in western Mazandaran, including deforestation, land grabbing, and widespread wildfires, have made urgent action more evident. The Director General of Natural Resources, in this meeting, referred to the necessity of increasing the technical and operational capabilities of the protection unit and called for more support from officials and related organizations.
In conclusion, he stated that only through joint efforts and cooperation of all institutions can we protect natural resources and prevent their destruction and annihilation. These concerns and plans are raised at a time when the future of the country's natural resources is heavily dependent on these actions.
