Tree saplings and seedlings are being raised in the nurseries owned by the Forest Department across the district. Saplings of teak, rosewood, pungan and other varieties were being raised in the division.

An official told The Hindu on Tuesday that the department had raised over one lakh saplings in Hosur Forest Division, of which 65,000 were distributed free of cost to different government and private institutions and establishments to mark the birthday of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.