17,000 Sal Trees to be Cut in Dehradun Due to Beetle Attack

Approximately 15,000 trees in the Dehradun forest division and over 2,000 in the Kalsi division have been marked for felling after being severely compromised by the Sal borer (Hoplocerambyx spinicornis).

The Sal borer beetle lays eggs under the bark, and its larvae eat the tree's inner tissues, disrupting the flow of water and nutrients, which eventually kills the tree.

Forest officials stated that felling is currently the only effective large-scale method to contain the spread. Once cut, the trees are left to allow the insects to emerge and be destroyed, breaking their life cycle.

Experts and environmentalists point to "monoculture" (planting only one type of tree) as a major reason why these outbreaks are so destructive, urging a shift toward mixed forestry to prevent future ecological disasters.

The Sal borer beetle lays eggs under the bark, and its larvae eat the tree's inner tissues, disrupting the flow of water and nutrients, which eventually kills the tree.

17,000+ Sal Trees to Be Felled in Dehradun and Kalsi to Stop Beetle Outbreak

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