Translocation

Felling of trees should be considered an exception rather than a rule, says the Karnataka High Court

To bring back biodiversity, we need to save our trees. Relocation of grown trees is a feasible possibility as proved by the Vata Foundation.

Residents of Bangalore are up in arms about the proposed felling of 112 trees in the Jayamahal area to make way for a steel flyover to help reduce traffic congestion in the city. Is there no way in which these large, old trees can be saved from sure death?