Gurugram, Oct. 14 -- The Haryana forest department has directed district forest officers (DFOs) across the state to impose environmental compensation on those found violating tree-felling rules and ensure that at least three indigenous trees are planted for every tree felled with permission, in compliance with directions issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), officials said.

Surinder Dangi, DFO Gurugram, told HT on Tuesday that the directions would be implemented in the district with immediate effect.

"As per the directions received, while granting permission to fell trees, the concerned DFO must ensure compensatory plantation of at least three trees of indigenous variety for every tree cut. The plantation can be undertaken on the...