Batanghari, Jambi, Nov. 10 -- The Forest Fire Task Force removed dozens of palm saplings planted illegally in the fire-affected Senami Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin Forest Park in Batanghari District, Jambi Province.

Batanghari District Environment Office Head Billy Akzaiman stated that the planted palm saplings were found by task force officers patrolling areas earlier affected by the forest fire.

"Officers promptly took action by uprooting and removing palm seeds found in the area," Billy Akzaiman stated on Monday.

He confirmed that at least 60 palm saplings illegally planted at the Forest Park were removed by officers during the inspection.

Akzaiman said the illegal planting in conservation areas was suspected to have been carried out by...