New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) on Thursday has directed all concerned States and Union Territories to examine and respond within four weeks to the Central Pollution Control Board 's ( CPCB ) final report recommending a comprehensive legal and administrative framework for tree conservation and plantation .

The Bench comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson) and Dr A Senthil Vel (Expert Member) was hearing a set of applications filed by the NGT Bar Association and Chander Prakash, concerning the promotion, preservation, and management of trees in non-forest areas.

Quoting from the CPCB 's report dated May 21, 2025, the Tribunal noted that States and UTs not having a legal framework for tree protection should "take up the

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