Haryana: 63 acres forest land cleared from illegal possession in Ambala

AMBALA: The Haryana forest department has got about 63 acres of forest land vacated from illegal possession of about 20 farmers in Chhajju Majra village of Naraingarh block in Ambala district on Tuesday.
In the initial phase, the department has planned to plant about 20,000 saplings of indigenous trees of different species at the piece of vacated land.
Naraingarh forest range officer Mohan Lal said, “On the orders of Ambala deputy conservator of forest (DCF) Hairatjeet Kaur, with the help of forest officers, employees and police department, the possession of 63 acres of forest land in Section 4-5 area at Chhajju Majra village was taken on Tuesday. This land was under illegal possession of about 20 farmers and after erecting the boundary pillars on all sides, the plantation drive has been initiated.”
“About 20,000 saplings of indigenous trees of different species mainly sheesham (dalbergia sissoo), amla (phyllantus emblica), arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), neem (azadirachta indica), baheda (Terminalia bellirica), jamun (java plum), and others will be planted here. This will be greatly helpful in controlling the pollution, preserving the wildlife, and prevention of Covid-19”, said Mohan.