Archive · 27 May 2025
Greens Oppose Cusat Playground Project Due to Tree Removal
Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) wants to build a playground.
However, an environmental group called the Cochin Natural History Society is worried.
They are concerned that the university plans to cut down trees to make space for the playground.
The society says that this area has many trees and plants, including some rare ones.
They believe that there are other places on campus where the playground could be built without removing trees.
The university says it doesn't plan on removing many trees, just bushes and other small plants.
The society won the State Biodiversity Award in 2021-22 for planting trees.
Cochin Natural History Society opposes playground project at Cusat.
Concerns raised over potential tree removal on the School of Engineering campus.
Society suggests alternative locations for the playground.
Cusat authorities state they will only remove bushes and vegetation.
The university won a biodiversity award for tree planting efforts.
- Who
- Cochin Natural History Society and Cusat authorities
- What
- Disagreement over tree removal for a playground project.
- When
- The news was published on May 27, 2025.
- Where
- Cusat, School of Engineering campus
- Why
- Cusat wants a playground, Society wants to preserve trees.
Environmentalists
Cusat Authorities
Tree Removal for Playground
Environmentalists
Oppose tree removal and suggest alternative locations.
Cusat Authorities
Plan to remove only bushes and vegetation, not many trees.
- Location of proposed project
- Cusat School of Engineering campus
- Groups involved
- Cochin Natural History Society, Cusat
- Society's Concern
- Tree removal for playground
- Trees Planted
- Around 1,700 saplings of 137 species
- Varsity Award
- State Biodiversity Award in 2021-22