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3.5 lakh trees illegally felled in Maharashtra over 5 years: Forest Minister Ganesh Naik
Updated On: 02 July, 2026 05:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The minister shared the information in a written reply to queries raised by Shiv Sena's Nilesh Rane and other MLAs. According to the data, the illegally cut trees included 1.24 lakh teak trees, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 30 crore to the state exchequer
Forest Minister Naik said the incidents highlight the ongoing human-wildlife conflict across several regions of the state. Representational pic
As many as 3.5 lakh trees were illegally felled in Maharashtra’s forest areas over the past five years, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik informed the state legislative assembly on Thursday.
The minister shared the information in a written reply to queries raised by Shiv Sena's Nilesh Rane and other MLAs, news agency PTI reported.
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