Haryana tightens tree protection law, mandates 10 saplings & ₹10,000 fine per tree cut

The Haryana government has proposed a stricter legal framework to protect trees outside forest areas, mandating the plantation of 10 saplings for every tree cut, along with a penalty of ₹10,000. The proposal defines a tree as a woody plant with a trunk circumference of at least 30 cm. The proposed restrictions also covers the disposal of fallen green trees.