Nalgonda: Bhadradri-Kothagudem district forest officer G. Kista Goud on Thursday stressed the need for forest diversification, ecological restoration and biodiversity protection. Addressing a communities eco-activities meeting organised by ITC Bhadrachalam at its premises, he called for collective efforts to conserve natural resources, strengthen green cover and safeguard wildlife habitats. He urged community participation in environmental conservation and sustainable land management, and asked local groups to create awareness against littering in parks, streets and water bodies to prevent pollution.