Nestled in the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges, Palampur city is an ideal retreat for individuals seeking an escape from hectic city life. However, like the other famous hill stations of the state, Palampur, too, faces the danger of indiscriminate human activity. The city is losing its green cover but the Forest Department and other local authorities seem unconcerned.

Deodar trees, which at one time enhanced the beauty of the city, are vanishing day by day. Dozens of deodar trees in front of the Public Works Department (PWD) rest house, Municipal Corporation office and the Rotary Bhawan have dried up but the authorities concerned are taking no measures to find out the cause of the problem.

In the past few years, various government departments had implemented forest laws serio

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