Yongphang village is located in Sakshi circle of Longleng district in Nagaland, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Sakshi Hq and 15km away from district headquarter Longleng.
This Place is in the border of the Longleng District and Mon District. Mon District Chen is East towards this place.

Forests are one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. They play a vital role in the environment by regulating the climate, providing clean air and water, and protecting biodiversity.

Forests regulate the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releasing oxygen. They also provide shade that helps keep the Earth cool. Forests are one of the most important sources of clean air and water. They help purify water by trapping pollutants and filtering sunlight. Forests also provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals, which helps protect biodiversity.

Yongphang is one of the last surviving Phom potters villages. They fall under the Longleng district. Yongphang is another Phom village that falls under the Sakshi tehsil; it is located to the south of Pongo and 15 km from Longleng. According to the 2011 census, the village has 2056 inhabitants and is divided into three khels, namely Üphao, Oungching, and Chuhchong. The village has six morungs, namely Mungkhu, Oungching, Mouthüm, Uphao, Chuhchong, and Shupang. The people of Yongphang are also primarily agriculturists, whose livelihood depends mostly on agricultural products. Cultivating rice as their main crop, they also practice slash-and-burn, or jhum, cultivation with other agricultural products. Interviews undertaken as a part of the present study revealed that Pongo and Yongphang are the only two villages in the Phom inhabited region where people have been manufacturing earthenware vessels for a very long time and continue to do so. In both villages under study, pottery production is solely the responsibility of women.

The women in these villages produce indigenous pottery wares, mostly for domestic, not decorative, use, and they trade these wares despite their fragile and cumbersome nature, which complicates their transportation.

Women are the sole potters in the villages, and they are well appreciated and respected by the entire community for their excellence in this activity. The exact reason for the non-participation of the men of the villages is unknown, but I have been told during the interviews that it is taboo for men to take part in pottery making, and perhaps this is why the men do not participate. Men helped with carving the wooden paddles used in pottery making for their spouses, but once the paddle had been taken into use, it was forbidden for men to touch the tool.

YONGPHANG Village is situated in Longleng District. People of this village are living in very peaceful manner. This village having very proud history. Agriculture is the main profession of this village. Still this village is waiting for Industrial development. Education, Drinking water, Road and Electricity are the main concern of this village. Young generation is more attracted towards mobile, Laptop and computer technology these days.

The forest conservation Area is about 6 km far from Yongphang village. The conservation area is a pristine forest and it extends up to the mount Yingnyushang (highest pick of Phom Tribe).

In the year 2018 the council members held a joint meeting with the Church, Students union, Youth, women society, and forest owner, and they jointly resolved to conserve the forest area.

The main objectives behind this conversation of the forest were to decrease deforestation and protect wild life.

Traditionally it is believed that the forest area 200 ha.

Government and some NGO’s organization work inspire the villagers to preserve the area. The forest conservation as the name suggest is the preservation and the protection of forest. It also involves the reversal of deforestation and environmental pollution. The preservation of all natural resources is absolutely essential for the balance of our ecosystem.

 The most important reason for the conservation of forest is that, it produces mass amount of oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis. Oxygen is the main respiratory gas for all animals, it insures our survival. Forest also prevents soil erosion and keep soil pollution in check.

Forest also plays a vital role in the water cycle and control moisture levels of our ecosystem. And it is a home and natural habitat for millions of species of animals, birds, and insects.

While deforestation cannot be avoided completely, we must look to control it. Young and immature trees should not be felled as far as possible. We must look to avoid large-scale commercial deforestation as well.

Decision making for the forest conservation was done by Yongphang Village Council in consultation with the Citizen, Students’ body, church, and forest owners etc.

Committee Members:

1. T. Kopa

2. Panglem

3. Tange

4. Yingyam

5. K. Nangjei

6. Y. Sutha

The village councils are an important component of modern governance system in Nagaland. They are the overall authority for the administration of justice within the village.

They are the decision making body and their decision are final and binding.

Following are the Rules and Regulations for the proper functioning of the Community Conserve Area):

1.      Cutting of trees and Poaching is strictly prohibited.

2.      There will be a penalty 0f 20,000/- for the offenders and the matter will be reported to the Forest and Wildlife Department to be booked under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

1.     If there is any misunderstanding or grievances between the land owners or any person. The decision of the village council will be final and binding.

Privileges will be given to the Land Owners in case of subsidy or benefits receive from any government of non-governmental organization.

The activities and practices which helped in conservation were reforestation, wetland restoration and seminars on conservation.

Under Article 371(A) of the Indian constitution – Ownership of land and it’s resources shall apply to the State of Nagaland unless the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland by a resolution, so decide.

It would therefore be observed from the above Constitutional provision and safeguards that no Act of Parliament can be made applicable particularly in relation of land and customary laws of Nagaland unless the State Assembly decides in its favour.

A vast, interrelated system of biotic and abiotic factors makes up an ecosystem. All living species, including plants, animals, and bacteria, are considered biotic components. Abiotic components, on the other hand, are non-living entities that are necessary for life to survive, such as soil, water, and climate. Flora and Fauna are the most intriguing of all biotic components.

The initiative taken by the village under the umbrella of CCA, has improved the habitat of flora and fauna over the time. Through this initiative the forest ecosystem service is of great benefit to the humanity particularly for improvement of our living environment, and providing recreational and aesthetic experience.

Through involvement of local communities. The Government’s scheme like Joint Forest Management (JFM) Programme, and the initiative taken various NGOs.

The following supports are needed by the community at present:

1.      Education on conservation

2.      Financial assistance,

3.      watch tower,

4.      foot path

5.      Trapping cameras

Resting sheet.

1.       To conserved more forest and protect wild animals.

2.       Through this conservation project we want to explore the mount Yingnyushang which is the highest mountain in Phom community

1.       Y. Kahlak Village Council Chairma (8413941143)

2.       L. Hamlong Goan Borrah (9362580865)