# Former J&K forest chief GH Kango dies at 88 2026-08-09T08:57:57+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests G.H. Kango passed away on Sunday at his residence in Rajbagh, Srinagar. Greater Kashmir reports that Kango was a pioneer of modern forestry in Jammu and Kashmir, introducing soil and water conservation and integrated watershed management in the state. He established the Soil Conservation Department in 1978 and served as its first director for eight years. Kango retired in 1993 after serving as the top forest official. A scholar of forestry, ecology, and nomadic studies, he authored articles on nomadic communities and their traditional routes, published in national and international journals. He remained active in conservation work after retirement, advising researchers and civil society groups. ## Coverage - greaterkashmir.com Tags: bureaucracy, environment, forestry, Jammu and Kashmir, Obituary Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/former-jk-forest-chief-gh-kango-dies-at-88/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/former-jk-forest-chief-gh-kango-dies-at-88/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.