Over 100-year-old trees cut for road widening, residents raise planning concerns
Hyderabad : Residents have raised concerns over the cutting of more than 100-year-old trees in the name of road widening, saying the trees could have been protected with better planning.
They said several of the old trees had survived even when buildings in the area were constructed. The trees are now being removed for widening works, they said.
Residents say old trees survived earlier construction
Residents questioned why the trees were not removed when buildings were constructed but were now being cut for road widening.
They said the move reflected a lack of proper planning and urged authorities to take action to protect old trees.
Tree protection crucial as city loses mature green cover
Residents said protecting old trees was crucial for the environment and that increasing afforestation efforts in the city could not be viewed separately from conserving existing mature trees.
They urged the authorities to review the widening works and take steps to protect the old trees wherever possible.
