Nagpur: There are more than that than those who fill the eyes in the story of tree cuts as part of the Tanghedi beauty project.
Whereas with the help of satellite images and spot inspections, Greens claimed that several hundred trees had been cut, Mahametro, who carried out the project, said that only 16 trees were removed after permission from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC).
On Sundays, TOI reported how satellite images over a period of time revealed that a large green area opposite the Lake Futala where the parking plaza would look barren.
A group of environmental activists and experts conducted a spotspatic spot inspection and said that there were signs that hundreds of trees had been cut down.
According to Ekolog Prachi Mahurkar, around 400-500 trees have been cut.
Mahametro and NMC officials claim that only 16 trees were cut after taking permission from the Civic body garden department.
Agency further informs that before, it is necessary permission to fall 12 trees that block the movement of vehicles on the road.
As previously reported, the NMC has called for public hearing on tree logging in various places, which includes 121 trees proposed to be cut by Mahametro along the edge of Lake Futala for the construction of the retaining wall, on Tuesday.
Activists say that most of these trees have been cut even before the trial can be held.
However, NMC officials claim that only 12-13 trees are cut without permission.
Mahametro and NMC officials stated that plaza parking sites mostly had bamboo bushes.
Respect, said Mahurkar, “Every tree has an ecological value.
In addition, our assessment carried out on the basis of the adjacent vegetation clearly reveals that various species cut include Acacia Nilotica, Ficu Hispida, terminal species such as Arjun, Yen, Behada and several others .
Mahametro refuted this claim and said that “far from the truth”.
It added that the plantation compensation of 580 tree against 28 cuts in Telangkhedi been done.
activists, however, has another view.
“satellite images are a clear indication that the number of trees felled More than the amount given by Maha Metro.
Satellite images cannot be changed.
The trees that must be cut or have been cut are being carried out in the section.
NMC must demand environmental permission first because of the damage carried out around the lake.
Mahametro must also show a public compensation site for the public, “said Architectural Activists and Conservation of Sandeep Pathe.
Referring to the Rules of the State Tree Changed, Environmental Activist Anasuya Kale Chhabrani questioned why the number of trees that needed to be cut down for futala projects had not been counted in one go.” Patch The chocolate seen in the pictures was once a very thick canopy full of original tree species.
Our claims are not wrong.
Mahametro not only slept the lake but also keeps citizens in the dark and destroys the green cover, “he added In-gloves with the culprit.
“Even after intimacy, NMC did not take any action and tried to reduce the problem,” he added.
Activists also questioned why NMC officials did not tell the public before giving permission to feel the tree in Futala.
In a written letter To MPCB on March 13 this year, NMC stated that it had not given permission to cut trees in Futala.
“Why are residents not informed if the corporation gives permission? Where is public notification and why the general trial is not held, “asked Mourya Kunal activist.
NMC officials said that public notification was published.