Vikram Rajkhowa, Author at NorthEast Now

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Environment

Why Assam Needs a Tree Preservation Act: Protecting Trees Outside Forests for a Greener Future

by Vikram Rajkhowa December 5, 2025 7: 51 pmDecember 6, 2025 8: 21 pm

The law regarding the protection of trees within forest areas in Assam is covered by the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 and the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, which was amended in 2023 by the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. However, when it comes to the protection of trees outside the ambit of officially recognized Reserved […]