Demand for tree preservation Act grows as Punjab loses 1.13% forest and 0.28% tree cover in 22 years

Punjab faces declining forest and tree cover. Environmental groups are pushing for a tree preservation act. They want stricter regulations and increased tree planting. The aim is to reverse the trend of deforestation. Public Action Committee plans a week-long plantation drive. The drive seeks public participation for a greener Punjab. The goal is to plant thousands of native saplings.