Manipur man replants whole 300-acre forest by himself in 17 years

Moirangthem Loiya from Manipur has replanted a whole forest named Punshilok in Imphal's Langol hill range all by himself. The 45-year-old, who had been replanting the forest for past 17 years, said 250 species of plants and 25 species of bamboo are growing in the forest. Loiya's efforts have been appreciated by state's Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Kereilhouvi Angami.