Tree plantation is going on the recovered land at Bhawal Range of Gazipur under Bhabanipur bit in collaboration with Arshian Fisheries.
Forest lands of BK Bari Bit, Bhabanipur Bit and Rajendrapur West Bit were recovered from illegal grabbing on Thursday morning.
Divisional Forest Officer Kajal Talukder led the eviction drive at these bits while Assistant Forest Conservator Enamul Haque and Bhawal Range Officer Masud Rana were present on the occasion.
Among others, BK Bari Bit Officer Md Kamruzzaman Mollah, Bhabanipur Bit Officer Shahan Shah Akond and Baruipara Bit Officer Md Abul Kalam along with other officers and employees were also present. Contacted, Kajal Talukder, Divisional Forest Officer of Dhaka Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Division, said, "Various varieties of sal trees are being planted under the Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods Project (SUFAL)."
In addition to making Shalban sustainable and prosperous, a multi-pronged action plan is being implemented to protect wildlife and keep the environment intact, he added.
--- Mahbubul Alam in Gazipur