The Sundarbans mangrove forest was severely damaged after cyclones Yass and Amphan in West Bengal. Now, the forest department of the Bengal government is planning to plant more than 5 crore mangroves across the Sundarbans to compensate for the damage caused by the natural calamities. As part of the plantation drive, six species of mangrove saplings have been planted in 14 nurseries of the forest department, forest officials said. These saplings will be later planted in Sundarbans.

According to the state forest department, about 2.5 crore trees, both large and small, were destroyed in Sundarbans, during the flood and cyclones last year. The damage was particularly high in coastal and riverine areas. Last year too, the state forest department had planted crores of trees to compensate for the loss.

Bengal’s Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick said, “Many trees were planted in the Sundarbans after cyclone Amphan. But those trees have also been damaged by Cyclone Yass. So, this time more than 5 crore trees are being planted. Special attention will also be given to the care of the trees.”

The forest department is going to plant 5 crore mangrove saplings under its own initiative. The district administrations have also allotted 1,094 hectares of land for the plantation of a sapling. Trees will also be planted on the banks of various rivers. In all, mangroves will be planted in about 1,902 hectares of land.

Bengal Government to Plant 5 Crore Mangrove Trees In Sundarbans Forest

The West Bengal state forest department said about 2.5 crore trees, both large and small, were destroyed in Sundarbans, during the flood and cyclones last year.