Adilabad, July 18: Not only the farmers, but the forest officials of the Kawal wildlife sanctuary are praying to the rain gods to stop the tribals from the felling of trees as part of the ongoing second phase of the Bhoo poratam led by left parties. It is alleged that tribals in some parts of the Jannaram division (wildlife management) are felling trees and encroaching upon forest land in anticipation that they may acquire these plots if they begin cultivation. The tribals are indiscriminately felling trees including priceless teak in largescale in nearly 200 hectors and in some places they have also cleared bushes and ploughed on the land for the past three years. Despite being booked, the tribals are on a tree-felling spree. some have even been remanded. The tribals felled trees in 20 hectares in Islampur in Indhanpalli range, 50 hectares in Kotturpalli in Jannaram range in Kawalwildlife sanctuary. Mr. Kanakarao, who felled trees as part of encroaching reserved forest lands in Mohammedabad said they will engage in such activities as they did not have any full-time profession. The forest officials, it seems, have virtually given up and are seeking the divine blessings of the rain gods to come to their rescue so that the tribals can begin cultivation and stop the indiscriminate felling. Mr. G. Appalakonda, forest ranger of the Thallapet , said "most of the agitating tribals are land less labourers and small farmers belonging to ST, SC and Backward communities.