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Forest Department replants neem sapling after cutting complaint in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:38 PM
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The Punjab Forest Department responded to a public grievance over a felled neem tree in Ludhiana by planting a new sapling at the same spot.
Ludhiana residents reported that a mature neem tree on a public road had been illegally cut down. The complaint was lodged with the Punjab Forest Department, which promptly dispatched a field team to verify the allegation.
Upon confirming the tree's removal, officials cleared the site and planted a young neem sapling in its place. The sapling, sourced from a government nursery, was positioned at the exact location of the felled tree to restore the green cover.
Forest officials emphasized the ecological value of neem trees, noting their role in air purification and community health. They assured the public that the new plant will be monitored regularly to ensure its growth and prevent future violations.
The department also warned that any repeat offenses would attract strict penalties under the state's forest conservation laws.
Upon confirming the tree's removal, officials cleared the site and planted a young neem sapling in its place. The sapling, sourced from a government nursery, was positioned at the exact location of the felled tree to restore the green cover.
Forest officials emphasized the ecological value of neem trees, noting their role in air purification and community health. They assured the public that the new plant will be monitored regularly to ensure its growth and prevent future violations.
The department also warned that any repeat offenses would attract strict penalties under the state's forest conservation laws.