In a nostalgic #DownMemoryLane moment, Mohan Pargaien, IFS, shared an old photograph from 1992 that takes us back to his forestry training days in the Kanasar Forests of Chakrata, Dehradun. The image, captured during a Mensuration exercise, shows a young Pargaien deeply engrossed in counting the annual rings of a Deodar stump—an essential skill in forest management.
This glimpse into the early days of his career offers a unique perspective on the hands-on training Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers undergo. It also reminds us of the long-standing tradition of forestry education at IGNFA, Dehradun, where practical exercises like these have been a crucial part of shaping future forest officers.
The post also reflects the invaluable field experiences that continue to shape the careers of India’s forest officers, committed to protecting and managing the country’s natural resources.
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Credit: Mohan Pargaien, IFS
