Archive · 21 May 2025
Bengaluru Citizens Protest Cantonment Tree Felling Plan
Imagine a company wants to build something new, but it means cutting down a lot of trees in Bengaluru.
Some people are very upset about this because they think it's bad for the environment.
They held a meeting to talk about it.
They're worried about losing green space in their city.
The company wants to build on the land, but many people have complained.
They are asking the government to think carefully before letting the trees be cut down.
The city is also thinking about making it harder to cut down trees in the future.
They want to protect the trees and make sure the city stays green.
Citizens and activists are opposing the felling of 368 trees in Bengaluru's Cantonment area.
The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) proposed the tree felling for commercial development.
A public consultation was held to discuss the issue, with hundreds of people attending.
BBMP has received 1,500 objections and 10,000 online appeals against the project.
Officials are considering changes to tree conservation committee regulations.
- Who
- Citizens, activists, and officials attended the public consultation.
- What
- Public consultation held to oppose felling of trees for commercial development.
- When
- Not specified.
- Where
- Bengaluru's Cantonment area.
- Why
- To oppose the felling of trees for commercial development and to appeal for responsible decisions regarding the project.
- Trees Proposed to be Felled
- 368
- Area of Project
- Six acres
- Number of Objections Received
- 1,500
- Online Appeals
- 10,000