Tamil Nadu Hill Areas (Preservation of Trees) Act, 1955
The Tamil Nadu Hill Areas (Preservation of Trees) Act, 1955, was enacted to protect the hill regions of Tamil Nadu from harmful deforestation and soil erosion. The Act regulates the cutting of trees and the cultivation of land in these areas to preserve their unique landscape, vegetation, and climate. It was introduced because unchecked tree cutting in hill stations was causing significant environmental damage. The law aims to ensure that these valuable hill areas remain ecologically stable and visually appealing.
