Bengaluru: Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa yesterday urged Forest officials to develop cordial relationship with tribals and farmers as he asked them to make all efforts to increase the State’s green cover from the current about 22 to the targeted 33 percent.
He was speaking at a meeting with the heads of the Forest Department, where officials from all the 13 circles were present. The Government has given priority for forest conservation. “I appeal to forest officials to have a cordial relationship with tribals and farmers in the forest. With their cooperation you will have to protect the forests,” Yediyurappa said.
