Thu Jun 26 06:36:05 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the information, styled after The Hindu:
**Bengaluru Forest Department Reclaims 120 Acres in Anti-Encroachment Drive, Plans Massive Reforestation**
**Bengaluru, June 26, 2025:** The Forest Department in Bengaluru has recovered a significant 120 acres of forest land following an anti-encroachment drive conducted on June 23, 2025. The reclaimed land, located on Survey No. 1 of Kadugodi Plantation, Bidarahalli Hobli in east Bengaluru, is valued at over ₹4,000 crore.
According to the Forest Department, plans are already underway to replant the area with 50,000 saplings, restoring its ecological value and strengthening Bengaluru’s green cover. The successful recovery of the land marks a significant step in combating encroachment and preserving vital forest resources in the rapidly developing city.
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