Archive · 20 May 2025
Illegal Mango Plantations Removed to Restore Lion Habitat
Imagine a place where lions live, but some people started growing mango trees that didn't belong there.
The forest people knew the mango trees were bad for the lions, so they cut them down.
These trees blocked the lions' way to water and used chemicals that could hurt the animals.
The forest people are now planting trees that belong there, like banyan and neem, so the lions can have a safe place to live.
They are also making sure no one else plants mango trees illegally.
Forest department removed unauthorized mango plantations near Khambhala Dam.
Around 1,600 trees under two years old and 325 trees aged three to four years were removed.
24 people encroached on 20 hectares of forest land.
The forest department plans to plant 3,000 indigenous species.
Encroachers used harmful chemicals and pesticides, endangering wildlife.
- Who
- The forest department removed illegal mango plantations.
- What
- Forest department removed mango trees and other species.
- When
- The razing drive was undertaken on Monday.
- Where
- Near Khambhala Dam in the Barda Dungar area, Porbandar district.
- Why
- To restore lion habitat and remove illegal cultivation.
- Location
- Khambhala Dam, Barda Dungar area, Porbandar
- Action
- Removal of illegal plantations
- Trees Removed
- 1,600 trees under two years and 325 trees aged three to four years
- Encroachers
- 24 people
- Area of Encroachment
- 20 hectares
- Planned Action
- Planting 3,000 indigenous species