Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has emphasised the importance of protecting trees planted as part of social forestry, stating that these trees should only be cut down if there is an urgent need.

She also called for planting native trees, instead of eucalyptus, to maintain the ecological balance.

"The beneficiaries of social forestry will no longer profit from the sale of trees; instead, they will receive an equal amount from the Climate Change Trust Fund," the environment adviser said, while speaking as the chief guest at a views-exchange meeting held at Rangpur Circuit House on Sunday.

She highlighted the need for effective coordination among government agencies to address environmental issues such as forest ...