BAF helicopters spread seed balls for forestation

Bangladesh Air Force has undertaken reforestation programme in remote coastal areas of the country and Chattogram Hill Tracts in coordination with the forest department, reports BSS.

Under the reforestation programme, seed balls were thrown from helicopters in the coastal areas, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, said a press release.

Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat provided necessary guidance to carry out the reforestation programme.

On September 03, essentials and seeds were collected from Patuakhali and processed as seed balls at BAF Headquarters in the city.

The processed seed balls were spread by helicopters in the coastal areas of Domar Char in Noakhali district as the places are inaccessible and unsuitable for road travel, added the press release.