“Implement stern laws against forest destruction and timber rackets” President instructs

“Implement stern laws against forest destruction and timber rackets” President instructs

President Maithripala Sirisena instructed to cancel the licenses of timber mill owners who keep illegal timber in possession.President Sirisena issued these instructions to respective officials at a progress review meeting held at Forest Conservation Department yesterday (29th) morning. The President who visited the Forest Department this (29) morning as the Minister in charge of the subject. President Sirisena inspected its activities after the meeting with its senior officials.