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Event: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma hiked the Rhododendron Riot (RR) Trek, encouraging tourism and local engagement with nature.
Location: Near Upper Shillong, part of the Shillong Rhododendron State Park, passing through Shillong Peak–Upper Shillong forest reserve.
Features of the Trek:
~4 km long; ~2.5-hour leisure trek.
Scenic trail with pine & rhododendron trees, streams, and WWII bunkers.
Significance:
Promotes eco-tourism and heritage conservation.
Enhances awareness about forest ecosystems.
Forest Governance:
Many forests in Meghalaya are under community control.
Conservation Plan:
Under the Green Meghalaya Scheme (a Payment for Ecosystem Services – PES initiative).
Provides financial incentives to communities/individuals for conserving forests for minimum 30 years.
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