Bhojpur’s Division Forest Office has recovered illegally cut sal wood based on a tip-off. The operation took place in the Saheñle Phedi area of Ramprasad Rai Rural Municipality-4.
According to the forest office, the team mobilized after receiving information that sal trees were being cut and prepared for illegal transport. During monitoring, it was found that the trees were felled and wood collected without any legal permission.
- Recovered Wood: Approximately 500 cubic feet
- Estimated Value: Around NPR 500,000
Division Forest Office Chief, Khudrus Miya, stated that due to the remote and difficult terrain, an initial on-site record has been prepared, and the wood has been safely transported to the forest office.
“We have seized the sal wood intended for illegal extraction,” Miya said. “Necessary records have been made, and further investigation is underway. Our staff continue to collect evidence from the site.”
Authorities are now searching for the rightful owners of the wood and those involved in the illegal cutting. Legal action will be taken according to the prevailing Forest Act and regulations once the investigation concludes.
The office noted that illegal logging typically targets remote settlements, riverbanks, and border areas. To counter this, patrols, monitoring, and surprise inspections have been intensified.
Illegal trade in forest products harms environmental balance and causes significant economic loss to the state, making prevention a priority. The Division Forest Office is coordinating with local governments, security agencies, and communities to curb such activities.
Local residents view the timely seizure as a significant achievement, sending a strong message against illegal operations and promoting forest conservation. Community involvement is crucial, and the office has urged citizens to report any illegal activities.
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