Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Manipur Forest Dept. Removes Illegal Structures in Reserve
The Manipur Forest Department took action to protect the Heingang Reserve Forest.
They removed 18 buildings that were built illegally, which were hurting the environment.
This forest is important for the planet and all the plants and animals living there.
The government wants everyone to know that it's important to keep forests safe.
The forest department will keep checking the area to make sure no one builds anything new illegally and plan to talk to local people to help them understand why protecting forests is essential.
Manipur Forest Department dismantled 18 illegal structures in the Heingang Reserve Forest.
The structures violated forest protection laws, threatening the region's ecology and biodiversity.
The Heingang Reserve Forest is crucial for climate regulation and habitat preservation.
Forest officials emphasized the importance of protecting reserve forests.
The department will conduct follow-up monitoring and engage local communities in conservation efforts.
- Who
- The Central Forest Division (CFD) of the Manipur Forest Department.
- What
- The Central Forest Division dismantled 18 illegally built structures.
- When
- Announced on Wednesday, August 21st.
- Where
- Heingang Reserve Forest (HRF) in Manipur.
- Why
- To protect the ecological integrity, biodiversity, and prevent further encroachment of forest land.
- Location
- Heingang Reserve Forest, Manipur
- Action Taken
- Dismantling of 18 illegal structures
- Led By
- Range Forest Officers M Jobid Meitei and S Robatson Singh
- Primary Function of HRF
- Climate regulation, soil erosion prevention, habitat preservation
- Objective
- Protecting forest areas and engaging local communities
- Concern
- Significant forest cover reduction in Manipur