An Open Essay Writing was organized to commemorate 38th World Forestry Day 2009 which falls on 21st March 2009 on the Topic “Mihringte damkhawchhuah nan ramngaw leh Nungchate humhalh a \ul” (The survival of man depends upon the survival of plants and animals). The following are the winners:
1st Prize         :           Zoremthanga, Hlimen                  – 5,000.00
2nd Prize        :           Ma-Muante-a U, Muallungthu    – 3,000.00
3rd Prize         :           C. Lalnuntlinga, Salem Veng      – 1,500.00
Special Prize
Brian Lalnunhlima, Zemabawk                                     - 500.00
Lalmuanpuia, Nursery Veng                                          - 500.00
Lalthakima (Lalte-a), Serchhip                                      - 500.00

A Study Trip to commemorate the 38th World Forestry Day was conducted for the students and faculty of College of Teachers’ Education at Reiek Tourist Resort and its surrounding areas on 20th March 2009. The theme of this year’s World Forestry Day was “Biodiversity and Climate Change.” To create environmental awareness and love for the natural resources as well as to combat climate change, the students exercised Nature Study/Observation of this area. The importance of Forests and Forestry sources is to be focused as source of water, food, shelter and employment, for all sections of the society.

Observation of Earth Day 2009 was organized at 15 different places in collaboration with NGOs like Young Mizo Association (YMA), Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP), Eco-clubs of different institutions within Aizawl city wherein the volunteers carried out cleaning of public places, water points, drainages etc. The message of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Shri. Dr. Garbyal has been read out to these volunteers.

            Posters and Banners inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth’s surroundings were displayed at different places. Besides, Press Release for Earth Day 2009 has been issued through Govt. Press Release. The Radio Talk of Pi Lalrammawii Sailo, Divisional Forest Officer, Forest Extension Division was broadcasted through All India Radio, Aizawl.

On 22nd May 2009, International Biodiversity Day was commemorated at Champhai Community Hall wherein the Hon’ble Minister of Env. & Forests Deptt. was the Chief Guest expressed the necessity of maintaining proper Safety Reserve Forests by every villages. “Biodiversity and Invasive Alien Species” is the theme chosen for this year.

On-the-Spot Essay Writing for the students of High School and Higher Secondary School was organized to commemorate the 37th World Environment Day 2009. The topic chosen was “What I want my parents to do to protect and improve our environment” the following are the winners:

1st Prize	Samuel Renthlei	Class XII, Roll No. 38 Section ‘A’ Govt. Republic Higher Secondary School
2nd Prize	K.Lalhmahruaia	Class XI Roll No. 320 Section ‘C’ Govt. JL Higher Secondary School
3rd Prize	Jyoti	Class XII Roll No. 2110 Section ‘B’ St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School.
Consolation prize :
1.	Bethel Lalhlimpuia	Class XII Roll No. 49 Section ‘A’ Govt. Republic Higher Secondary School.
2.	Zothankimi Zote	Class X Roll No. 1127 Section ‘A’ St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School
3.	Annu Sharma	Class XII Roll No. 2301 Section ‘D’ St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School
4.	Lalngaihzuali Sailo	Class IX Roll No. 12 Section ‘B’ Govt. Mamawii Higher Secondary School.
5.	Lalfakzuala Hnamte	Class 1X Roll No. 838 Section ‘C’ St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School
6.	Dinyanshu Bhardwaj	Class IX Roll No. 936 Section ‘D’ St. Paul’s Higher Secondary School
7.	Lalzaidama	Class XII Roll No. 440 Section ‘A’ Govt. JL Higher Secondary School
8.	Lalrinzuali	Class IX Roll No. 6 Section ‘A’ Govt. Mamawii Higher Secondary School
9.	Lalmungliana	Class XII Roll No. 35 Section ‘C’ Govt. Chaltlang Higher Secondary School
10.	Pritika Das	Class X Roll No. 1 Section ‘A’ Solomon  High School

            The topic chosen by UNEP for this year’s World Environment Day is “Your Planet Needs You, UNite to Combat Climate Change”. The message of the Hon’ble Minister for Environment & Forests Deptt. was broadcasted through All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra, Aizawl. Besides, Painting Exhibition was organized in collaboration with Mizoram Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) at Vanapa Hall. The main function was held at Agriculture Conference Hall, Aizawl wherein the Hon’ble Minister for Environment & Forests Deptt. was the Chief Guest.

Green Mizoram 2009 was inaugurated at State Referral Hospital Complex at Falkawn Village by Hon’ble Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla. Ministers, MPs, Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly, Parliamentary Secretaries, MLAs and Officials of State Government took part in the event. On this occasion, awards for the prevention of Fire was gave away by the Hon’ble Chief Minister. The following are the recipients in different categories:

Best District Award:
1st Prize     -    Saiha Dist.                                  -              Rs. 20,000 & Certificate + BRTF Running Trophy                
2nd Prize    -    Kolasib Dist.                              -              Rs. 15,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize    -    Aizawl Dist.                              -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate

BEST VILLAGE AWARD:
Aizawl District:
1st Prize  -  Sihfa Village                                  -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Sateek/ Thingsat Village           -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Phullen Village                             -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Champhai District:
1st Prize  -  Vangtlang Village                       -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  New Chalrang Village                              -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Pamchung Village                       -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Kolasib District:
1st Prize  -  Vairengte Village                        -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Buhchangphai Vill.                    -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Bairabi Village                             -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Lunglei District:
1st Prize  -  Tarpho Village                             -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Rawpui Village                            -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Tawipui ‘N’-I Village                -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Mamit District:
1st Prize  -  Chhippui Village                         -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Nalzawl Village                           -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Lengte Village                               -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Lawngtlai District:
1st Prize  -  Rawlbuk Village                          -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Cheural Village                            -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Rulkual Village                            -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Saiha District:
1st Prize  -  Khopai Village                              -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Siata Village                                  -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  Lobo Village                                  -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
Serchhip District:
1st Prize  -  Chekawn Village                         -              Rs. 10,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Chhingchhip (Venghlun) Vill -              Rs. 7,000 & Certificate
 3rd Prize -  Buangpui Village                         -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate

CHANCHINBU TI |HA ZUALTE:
1st Prize  -  Vanglaini                                       -              Rs. 5,000 & Certificate
2nd Prize -  Aizawl Post                                   -              Rs. 3,000 & Certificate
3rd Prize  -  The Zozam Times                        -              Rs. 2,000 & Certificate