Mumbai: With a controversy surrounding the cutting and transplantation of 389 trees in Malabar Hill area for the repair of the century-old water tank, a meeting of local residents along with BMC officials and local MLA and guardian minister MP Lodha was held at the civic headquarters on Monday.
Citizens and local activists opposing the chopping of trees joined the meeting virtually. There are 906 trees in the entire layout, said BMC officials. The citizens and local MLA asked the BMC to find an alternative to existing plans. Those opposing the plan have been asked to come up with alternative solutions. Another meeting will be held on September 26. The trees marked for removal or transplantation are from Hanging Gardens, Shantivan Garden, and areas around the tank. tnn
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Citizens and local activists opposing the chopping of trees joined the meeting virtually. There are 906 trees in the entire layout, said BMC officials. The citizens and local MLA asked the BMC to find an alternative to existing plans. Those opposing the plan have been asked to come up with alternative solutions. Another meeting will be held on September 26. The trees marked for removal or transplantation are from Hanging Gardens, Shantivan Garden, and areas around the tank. tnn
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Malabar Hill residents oppose plan to cut, relocate 389 trees
The BMC’s plan to remove and transplant trees from the Malabar Hill area in Mumbai is facing opposition from locals and activists. The decision to cut down 189 trees and relocate 200 others is being made to make way for the reconstruction of a century-old reservoir. Activists argue that the space is unnecessary and are concerned about the impact on the Hanging Gardens. The BMC has held a public hearing to address objections and clarified that a proposed road will not affect the trees.
The BMC’s plan to remove and transplant trees from the Malabar Hill area in Mumbai is facing opposition from locals and activists. The decision to cut down 189 trees and relocate 200 others is being made to make way for the reconstruction of a century-old reservoir. Activists argue that the space is unnecessary and are concerned about the impact on the Hanging Gardens. The BMC has held a public hearing to address objections and clarified that a proposed road will not affect the trees.
Full-grown tree hacked in Ballygunge, locals thwart attempt to fell another
A group of laborers claiming to be Kolkata Municipal Corporation employees attempted to hack a peepal tree on a plot in Rowland Row, but were stopped by officials from the state forest department who demanded to see permission. The residents of the area protested against the tree felling and called the police. The laborers returned in the evening, but fled when government officials arrived. An environmentalist has alerted the KMC about the possibility of further tree cutting on the plot. Mayor Firhad Hakim has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
A group of laborers claiming to be Kolkata Municipal Corporation employees attempted to hack a peepal tree on a plot in Rowland Row, but were stopped by officials from the state forest department who demanded to see permission. The residents of the area protested against the tree felling and called the police. The laborers returned in the evening, but fled when government officials arrived. An environmentalist has alerted the KMC about the possibility of further tree cutting on the plot. Mayor Firhad Hakim has ordered an inquiry into the incident.
BMCs plan to give open spaces up for adoption opposed
Activists in Mumbai have questioned the need for the city’s municipal corporation (BMC) to give plots it owns to private parties for adoption. The activists argue that BMC has not clearly explained why it wants to hand over open spaces to private parties. They suggest that BMC should instead establish a monitoring committee to ensure that the spaces are well-maintained. The new policy sets specific criteria for institutions to secure open spaces for adoption based on the level of investment required for upgrades. Activists are disappointed that there was no public consultation before the policy was published.
Activists in Mumbai have questioned the need for the city’s municipal corporation (BMC) to give plots it owns to private parties for adoption. The activists argue that BMC has not clearly explained why it wants to hand over open spaces to private parties. They suggest that BMC should instead establish a monitoring committee to ensure that the spaces are well-maintained. The new policy sets specific criteria for institutions to secure open spaces for adoption based on the level of investment required for upgrades. Activists are disappointed that there was no public consultation before the policy was published.
