ADE opposes tree felling move

TURA: The Association for Democracy and Empowerment (ADE) on Friday criticized the decision of the GHADC to cut down trees from its reserve forests and auction it in an effort to generate revenue to enable the payment of employees’ salaries.  “The decision to auction several hundred mature trees of Damalgre Range, Naguapara Range, Phulbari Range and Samanda Range forest areas by the GHADC is extremely disturbing. While we face hazards of climate change and environmental catastrophes, the GHADC instead of strengthening efforts to fight such problems, is doing exactly the opposite. The cutting down of these trees is going to lead to negative impacts on the ecosystem and the environment,” the association said.