Drone Technology to Reforest Fire-Ravaged Area in Rasuwa

Rasuwa. Modern technology will be employed to re-green the forest area in Gatlang, Rasuwa, which was devastated by a massive wildfire nearly two decades ago. Due to the geographically difficult and steep terrain, the Division Forest Office is preparing to scatter seeds using 'drones'.This area became barren after a fire in BS 2065 destroyed thousands of plants, including pine, rhododendron, juniper, and kharsu.According to Shambhu Tamang, Chief of the Division Forest Office, the collection of seeds for plants suitable for the local climate is currently underway at a rapid pace.The plan is to start sowing seeds using drones from the...