The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Banderdewa Forest Division has issued a public appeal urging citizens to cease all non-forestry activities, including land sales and construction, within the Drupong Reserve Forest. These actions are deemed illegal under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and the VSESA, 1980, as they occur within a notified reserve forest area without prior government approval. The Drupong Reserve Forest covers a significant area encompassing several localities.