Wednesday, February 18, 2015

RAMPANT DEFORESTATION IN BAJURA DISTRICT- Nepal



Porkhe forest area of Bajura district, Far- Western Nepal spread over 8 ha is rapidly shrinking in size due to unchecked timber smuggling worth millions of rupees annually. Rise in encroachment is another reason for deforestation in the area. Research shows that, more than 500 families of Martadi and Pandusain VDC have cut down trees for cultivation without permits from the District Forest Office (DFO).The forest boasts a wide variety of trees.
February 10
http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=91836

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