Mass removal of approximately 32,572 trees for BSRP
Environmentalists emphasize balancing progress with conservation
They advocate 10 trees to be planted for every one removed
As the construction of Bengaluru’s suburban rail network kicks off, environmentalists and experts are sounding the alarm over the mass removal of approximately 32,572 trees. While the project aims to improve mass transportation and alleviate traffic congestion, the sheer scale of tree removal has raised serious questions about its impact on the local ecosystem.
Among the identified trees for removal, 6,600 are designated for the Metro network alone. Key corridors like KSR Bengaluru City-Yelahanka-Devanahalli and Baiyappanahalli terminal-Chikkabanavara are slated to lose thousands of trees each, totaling 15,045 across four corridors. Additionally, depots planned for the project necessitate further tree removal, including 17,505 at Akkupet and 22 at Soladevanahalli.
While officials reportedly assert the necessity of infrastructure development, environmentalists emphasize the importance of balancing progress with conservation. They advocate for robust measures such as compensatory sapling planting, with 10 trees to be planted for every one removed.
Local residents and activists are calling for transparency and adherence to environmental regulations throughout the project’s execution. They stress the need for ongoing dialogue between authorities, environmentalists, and the community to effectively address concerns and ensure sustainable urban development.
The project’s success hinges on collaborative efforts to balance infrastructure needs with environmental preservation, ultimately building a resilient and eco-friendly city.
Mass removal of approximately 32,572 trees for BSRP
Environmentalists emphasize balancing progress with conservation
They advocate 10 trees to be planted for every one removed
As the construction of Bengaluru’s suburban rail network kicks off, environmentalists and experts are sounding the alarm over the mass removal of approximately 32,572 trees. While the project aims to improve mass transportation and alleviate traffic congestion, the sheer scale of tree removal has raised serious questions about its impact on the local ecosystem.
Among the identified trees for removal, 6,600 are designated for the Metro network alone. Key corridors like KSR Bengaluru City-Yelahanka-Devanahalli and Baiyappanahalli terminal-Chikkabanavara are slated to lose thousands of trees each, totaling 15,045 across four corridors. Additionally, depots planned for the project necessitate further tree removal, including 17,505 at Akkupet and 22 at Soladevanahalli.
While officials reportedly assert the necessity of infrastructure development, environmentalists emphasize the importance of balancing progress with conservation. They advocate for robust measures such as compensatory sapling planting, with 10 trees to be planted for every one removed.
Local residents and activists are calling for transparency and adherence to environmental regulations throughout the project’s execution. They stress the need for ongoing dialogue between authorities, environmentalists, and the community to effectively address concerns and ensure sustainable urban development.
The project’s success hinges on collaborative efforts to balance infrastructure needs with environmental preservation, ultimately building a resilient and eco-friendly city.
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