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Mass tree plantation at Pasighat

Pasighat Division forest department along with the Friends of Eighties a socially active group took up a mass tree plantation program from Medical Charali to Sibo Korong bridge at Pasighat.

DFO, Tabang Jamoh hoped that this kind of ventures will inspire others to take up tree plantation in a massive manner. He said that everyone is welcome for tree plantation for which all support and help will be rendered with free saplings by the department. He appealed to all to select a site for plantation in and around Pasighat township. Jummo Geyi , Forest Range Officer informed that the Girders have been provided by the department. Geyi along with his staff supervised the plantation.

Mirem Tapak,a member of the group informed that the plantation will not only beautify the township and maintain greenery but will provide shades to the pedestrian commuters on this long stretch of road. A forestation is the need of the hour in context to the Global Warming, that’s why the group has taken up the exercise and hoped others will follow, he added.

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