Depending upon the soil type and topography the DCF was directed to consider planting of trees of the wide varieties, namely, Hingot, Kumttha, Phulai, Salai, Kaniar, Pisangan, Chudail Papdi, Amaltas, Pilkhan, Papdi, Kachnaar, Goolar, Badh, Kala Siris/Safed Siris, Bistendu, Dhau, Khair, Dhak and Ronjh in forest lands in the Southern Ridge.
“Each tree shall have a minimum of two-years’ nursery-age and a trunk height of six feet. A compliance affidavit, along with photographs showing before and after plantation status of the land/area, shall be filed both by the DCF and by the respondents,” the order added.
The matter will be heard again on May 17, 2022.
Source: Barandbench
