CM launches drive to check forest fires

March 22, 2023

The CM launched the ‘Hategi Fulnu, Lautegi Charagah’ campaign on the occasion of World Forestry Day here today.
The campaign aims at sensitising people about the need to prevent forest fires and restore ecosystem in lantana-infested areas.
Forest fires posed a widespread threat to forest wealth, including fauna and flora, as they disturb biodiversity, ecology and the environment of the region.
Indirect effects of forest fires include loss of timber and soil fertility, soil erosion, drying up of water resources and the loss of biodiversity.
The Chief Minister flagged off forest fire awareness vehicles to sensitise the community and stakeholders about the effects of forest fires.