Agroforestry push: Tree-felling norms eased beyond 5-km radius in Taj Trapezium Zone

“The government of India and the Uttar Pradesh government have been making efforts to promote social forestry and simplify procedures for tree felling and pruning within the TTZ,” the office of the divisional director, social forestry, said. Rajesh Kumar, divisional director (social forestry), forest department, Agra, termed the move a major achievement, saying it relaxes the permission process at least for areas beyond 5 km of the Taj Mahal.

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