Hot logs worth P1.8 M seized in Nueva Ecija

CABANATUAN CITY – Illegal logs worth at least P1.8 million have been seized by government operatives in Nueva Ecija following a series of operations in the province since last month.

Maximo Dichoso, Central Luzon executive director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), said the 30-day campaign codenamed “CamPlan NE2012” is aimed at neutralizing syndicates operating in Gen. Tinio, a known hotbed of illegal logging.

Gen. Tinio and the towns of Bongabon and Gabaldon have been classified by the DENR as illegal logging hotspots.

He said the campaign has so far resulted in the seizure of about 20,000 board feet of forest contraband, 8,024 board feet of premium hardwood dipterocarp valued at P500,000, and 329 sacks of charcoal.