Encroachment on Pathalaiya Community Forest Increases Alarmingly
Summary
Encroachment in Pathalaiya Community Forest in Bara has increased alarmingly with Sal trees killed using chemicals and settlements expanding. The Division Forest Office plans to clear the encroachments soon.
Key Points
- Sal trees in Pathalaiya Community Forest in Bara are being killed using chemicals to make way for human settlements.
- The number of households in the forest area has increased from about 700 to 1,700 over the years.
- Land within the forest is being bought, sold, and rented out, including for private and commercial use.
- The Division Forest Office Bara has initiated a process to clear encroachment and plans to present the issue in an encroachment control facilitation committee meeting.
