Underpass undercuts green cover; BBMP to cut down 40 trees

Underpass undercuts green cover; BBMP to cut down 40 trees
THe Times of India

Bangalore: One underpass will make the city poorer by 40 well-grown trees.
Between K C General Hospital Circle and Geetanjali Theatre in Malleswaram, nearly 40 trees will be axed to make way for the underpass being built by the BBMP.
How do we replenish the loss? BBMP says don’t worry; it will grow tenfold more plants to meet the loss. Speaking to The Times of India, deputy forest conservation officer of BBMP Krishna D says: “Seventy trees were identified to be cut down, but we permitted only 40 trees. BBMP will grow 500 plants around the area. And suitable place has been recognised for planting.’’
The BBMP will start the plantation in June.