Summary:
According to Forest Department officials, TCPL project will aim at converting vacant and deserted patta lands into green patches by distributing 25,000 saplings to farmers. Manoharan said that saplings to be distributed include that of malai vembu, gomar teak, teak and mahagony. Sirumugai Forest Range Officer E.N. Apart from patta lands, saplings will also be distributed for planting them in places like schools, colleges and hospitals, among others under TCPL. Saplings for distribution are currently being raised at a nursery..