Much of the island was barren sandbars that were vulnerable to erosion , but thanks to Payeng 's afforestation , has become a lush forest .
Local environmental activist Jadav Payeng has planted a 550 hectare forest , known as Molai Forest to combat erosion on the island .
Much of the island was barren sandbars that were vulnerable to erosion , but thanks to activist 's afforestation , has become a lush forest .
Local environmental activist Jadav Payeng has planted a 550 hectare forest , known as Molai Forest to combat erosion on the island .