The has decided to root out plastic from its nurseries. With
over 6 crore set to be out of use, the department’s research wing is busy
looking for the best alternative to raise seedlings .
The move follows a November 12 circular from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, directing all state governments to ensure any further use of polythene bags in nurseries is stopped with immediate effect.
It asked forest officials to ensure nurseries under them go plastic-free from the next planting season. The circular also directed forest departments to explore alternatives to raise seedlings.
The move follows a November 12 circular from the ministry of environment, forests and climate change, directing all state governments to ensure any further use of polythene bags in nurseries is stopped with immediate effect.
It asked forest officials to ensure nurseries under them go plastic-free from the next planting season. The circular also directed forest departments to explore alternatives to raise seedlings.
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