Officials seize giant Padauk trees. Illegally cut in the national reserved forest area of Uttaradit Province, worth more than 500,000 baht, prepared to export to China. Believe in making a process and have expertise in the path.

Uttaradit Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office Collaborated with many agencies to inspect the area After being informed that there was an illegal logging operation in Pa Nam Pat National Reserve Forest, Nakhum Subdistrict, Ban Khok District, Uttaradit Province, large padauk trees were found cut into pieces and placed along the roadside, totaling 6 pieces. In the vicinity, trees were also found that had been Only 3 more stumps were cut down, and around them there were still 4 more pieces of wood, all with no signs of previous use. and there was no government seal stamped as permission. So they seized it. Ready to follow up on illegal logging activities and prosecute them according to law.

Officials believe it was a procession. and have expertise in the route He took advantage of the heavy rain for several days and illegally cut down large padauk trees. The initial value is over 500,000 baht, but if sold abroad which China has high demand The value will increase many times

Source: Thai News Agency