Lucknow, April 9 -- Uttar Pradesh Forest Minister Arun Kumar Saxena on Wednesday announced a month-long campaign to protect forests and animals from the scorching heatwave, as directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to ensure the well-being of wildlife and preserve the state's forests.

The Forest Minister also stated that top officials from Lucknow will conduct regular patrols to prevent illegal forest cutting and animal poaching.

Speaking to ANI, Saxena said, "As per the instructions of CM Yogi Adityanath, we are running a month-long campaign for the safety of forests and animals in our state, in which patrolling will be done at various places. Our top officials from Lucknow will also go on patrol and see that there is no illegal c...