Aerial reforestation begins at Yadadri’s Anjaneya Abhayaranyam

Special Chief Secretary (Forest) V. Santhi Kumari on Wednesday launched aerial reforestation, or seed bombing by using drones, at Anjaneya Abhayaranyam, near Yadagirigutta, in the district. The techni

Special Chief Secretary (Forest) V. Santhi Kumari on Wednesday launched aerial reforestation, or seed bombing by using drones, at Anjaneya Abhayaranyam, near Yadagirigutta, in the district. The technique, widely used to extend green cover in many inaccessible areas such as high altitude, interior forests, rocky and difficult terrain, would yield favourable results, she said. Joining District Collector Pamela Satpathy at the urban eco-park in Raigiri-I reserve forest block, she launched the ‘Hara Bahara’ programme here by flying the drone.