Forest Conservation: MONREC Union Minister inspects forest plantations

Union Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U San Oo, accompanied by officials, on November 11 visited forest plantations in Leintaw Forest Reserved in Meiktila Township.

He inspected the growth and survival of forest plantations established during the monsoon tree-planting campaigns. He also inspected the nursery gardens in Kyaukse Township. He instructed officials to ensure the survival of planted trees and sufficient supplies of seedlings for next year's planting season.

On November 12, the Union Minister inspected construction works at the Myanmar Forest School in Pyin Oo Lwin, and instructed officials to complete the buildings on schedule and ensure to meet the required standards. He later met with staff at the Township Forest Department office in Nawnghkio of northern Shan State, and encouraged to perform their duties honestly and diligently.

The Union Minister also visited the Turtle Rescue Centre in Bantbwe Villag, and instructed officials to ensure proper care and conservation of the turtles and improve facilities to attract students and tourists. He also inspected the turtle care facilities.

In the afternoon, he inspected the progress of plantations in Myinzin-Peik Chin Myaung Forest Reserved and Maymyo Forest Reserved. He also visited Inya Forest Nursery to inspect the raising of seedlings for public distribution and the 2027 monsoon season's special greening projects, and gave necessary instructions.